These peanut-sesame noodles come together in just 15 minutes. Top them with a jammy egg and you’ve got dinner covered.
Equipment
Here’s everything you need to make peanut-sesame noodles at home:
- medium pot
- chef’s knife
- cutting board
- strainer
- small bowl
Cooking Tips
- Make the perfect jammy egg. Fill a small 2 qt pan with water and bring to a rolling boil. Take 2 eggs directly from the fridge and drop them into the water. Keep the water at a gentle boil for 7 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a small bowl with 6-12 ice cubes and top with cold water. Once cooked, transfer the eggs to the ice water and let sit for 2 minutes. Once cooled, peel and serve.
- Choose your garnish. I like serving my peanut-sesame noodles with green onion, finger peppers, sesame seeds and chili crisp. But use what you have on-hand!
- Use smooth peanut butter, ideally at room temperature. This will make it easier to mix into the sauce. In a pinch, just microwave the peanut butter for a few seconds to help release the oils, becoming thinner and easier to mix.
15-minute Peanutty Noodles
2
servings15
minutesIngredients
150g-200g low mein or udon noodles
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 lime
1 tsp sesame oil
salt (I'm using Diamond Crystal Kosher)
optional garnish: jammy egg, green onions, finger peppers, sesame seeds and chili oil
Directions
Bring a medium pot of water to boil.
Meanwhile, make your sauce by combining 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, the juice of half a lime and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl. Whisk until combined.* Taste and add salt to taste.
When the water boils, add your noodles and cook following package instructions.
Meanwhile, prep your toppings. I love using a jammy egg, sliced green onions, sliced finger peppers, sesame seeds and chili crisp.
When the noodles are cooked, reserve 1/2 cup noodle water and drain the rest. Put the noodles back into the pot and add your sauce.
Turn the burner to low and mix noodles until the sauce is smooth and slightly thick. It should be saucy but not runny. Use the noodle water to help loosen the sauce, if needed.
Serve the noodles with toppings of your choice and enjoy!
Note
- *If your peanut butter is stiff or cold (or both!) microwave it for a few seconds to help release the oils, becoming thinner and easier to mix. But don't stress too much, it will even out when you add it to the noodles.
Tag me @stefsdinnerdate on Instagram and TikTok if you make it! I love seeing your creations.