Chili Oil Peanut Noodles

An almost-instant noodle recipe that comes together in minutes using pantry friendly ingredients.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Keyword depression meal, easy weeknight dinner, homemade instant ramen, instant noodles, lazy dinner, lazy meal, plant based weeknight dinner, quick dinner, quick meals, quick noodle recipe, quick plant based recipe, quick recipes, quick vegan dinner, quickies, vegan weeknight dinner, weeknight dinner

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 419.3

Author carleigh

Equipment

Saucepan or bowl, for the noodles
Large pan or bowl

Ingredients

3 tbsp crushed peanuts
½ cup peanut butter
2 tbsp chili crisp use more chili flakes + a spoon of the chili solids if oil-free
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
3 scallions sliced
4 cloves garlic minced
½ cup boiling water
2-3 ramen noodle nests cooked
1 package puffed tofu approximately 100g, optional

Instructions

Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
In a large bowl or pan, add the crushed peanuts, peanut butter, chili crisp, sesame seeds, sweet chili sauce, scallions and garlic. Pour over the boiling water and stir well until a smooth, creamy sauce forms and everything is evenly combined. The hot water will melt the peanut butter and help the sauce come together.
Add the cooked noodles and puffed tofu (if using), and toss until everything is well coated in the sauce.
Serve immediately, topped with extra scallions, sesame seeds or crushed peanuts as desired.

Notes

While this recipe is mainly for those who love spice, you can adjust the heat levels by reducing the amount of chili crisp you use.

Use tahini or sunflower seed butter for a peanut-free version. If your allergies don't extent to tree nuts, you can use almond or cashew butter.

Add steamed broccoli, edamame, or carrots for extra veg. Making ramen is always a great opportunity to clear out the fridge from old produce or score some "plant points" by adding vegetables.

Swap noodles for rice noodles or glass noodles for a gluten-free version. Double check other ingredients, as different manufacturers may include traces of gluten.

Serve cold as a peanut noodle salad, with fresh carrot, cucumber, or greens.

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