Description
Cook up a delightful meal in just 10 minutes with this Easy Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles Recipe! This quick dish combines tender ramen noodles with a creamy, mildly spicy peanut butter sauce that’s both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a snack, you can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins to suit your taste. Ideal for busy weekdays or casual gatherings, this budget-friendly recipe ensures you enjoy a hearty meal without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pack (3 oz) dry instant ramen noodles
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (unsweetened)
- ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Optional garnishes: chopped green onion, crushed peanuts, fresh red chili
Instructions
- Cook the ramen noodles in boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of noodle water before draining.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic powder, sriracha, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and toasted sesame oil. Gradually mix in the reserved warm noodle water until smooth.
- Add the drained noodles to the sauce and toss well to coat. Garnish with chopped green onions and crushed peanuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg