Spicy Peanut Noodles (10 minutes)

This easy and quick cool spicy peanut noodles is the perfect balance of spicy and savory for any noodle lover. And it only takes 10 minutes to make!

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**Recipe originally published: July 23, 2021, Post updated: April 28, 2025

Quick 10-Minute Noodle Recipe

Noodles are so versatile, and can be prepared in a myriad of ways. Including through super quick and easy recipes. This spicy peanut noodles would fall within that category.

A delicious dish that’s a crowd favorite, not to mention pretty effortless to make with everything done within only 10 minutes! The perfect dish for whenever you need an instant lunch or dinner, and a great option for weeknight meals.

For peanut lovers, you can also try this 10-minute Spicy Peanut Udon Noodle Soup if you’d like a dish with a soothing broth.

Easy Creamy Spicy Peanut Noodles

The best part about this recipe is that you don’t really have to cook anything! Well, aside from boiling the noodles that is. But other than that, you just need to mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and coat the noodles properly.

The sauce is made from ingredients like peanut butter, rice vinegar, garlic, light soy sauce, and chili oil. It blends together well, creating a savory flavor and creamy texture that will make you want to devour the noodles. The spiciness from the chili oil is the secret ingredient that ties the entire dish together.

Ingredients You’ll Need

(For full ingredient measurements, please proceed to the recipe card below.)

• Noodles: I used fresh pulled wheat noodles which are available at the Asian grocery store. You can also opt for dried wheat noodles such as dried knife-cut noodles. Other options include rice noodles (like the pad Thai rice noodles), ramen, or even udon noodles!
• Persian cucumber: Gives a crisp and crunchy texture with a refreshing taste that contrasts nicely against the spicy, savory, and creamy peanut sauce.

Sauce

• Peanut butter: I used smooth peanut butter with no added sugar.
• Rice vinegar: Adds a slight tangy taste to the rich peanut sauce.
• Chili oil: For the perfect amount of spice which complements the dish. Adjust the amount to your preference.
• Garlic: Aromatics to enhance the flavor.
• Light soy sauce: Provides the savory and umami flavors to balance the spiciness and richness of the peanut sauce.
• Hot water/noodle water: Helps to make the sauce not so thick, according to your liking.
• Sugar: Rounds out the flavors.

Garnish

• Crushed peanuts
• Green onions

How To Make Quick and Easy Spicy Peanut Noodles

1. Boil noodles until cooked and drain. Place it under cool running water for 30-60 seconds.
2. In a bowl, add all the ingredients listed for the sauce. Mix well.
3. Add the noodles into the same bowl and cucumbers. Mix well until every strand of noodle is coated.
4. Garnish with crushed peanuts, more chili oil and green onions. Enjoy!

Notes & Tips for Spicy Peanut Noodles

Chili oil: I usually use my homemade chili oil for most recipes but for this one, I like using Lao Gan Ma’s chili oil with black bean. In my opinion, the black bean flavor really completes this dish. The amount of chili oil used should be up to preference.

Sesame paste, tahini, or peanut butter? Traditionally, sesame paste/tahini is used instead of peanut butter. I prefer using peanut butter but you can replace it with sesame paste/tahini if you want.

Chunky peanut butter: If you’re using chunky peanut butter, add another tablespoon of the peanut butter for a creamier sauce. Adjust accordingly.

Type of peanut butter: The type of peanut butter used is up to preference. I used peanut butter with no added sugar. If your peanut butter is already sweet, omit or lessen the amount of sugar. 

Don’t add all the hot water or noodle water at once. Start with 2 tbsp of hot water, add more if needed and should depend on the type of peanut butter you use. You don’t want the sauce to be too watery.

Additions & Substitutions

Turn this into a fuller meal by making it with your choice of protein!

With chicken: It’s best to shred or cut your chicken into smaller pieces, then season it to your liking (a simple salt and pepper goes a long way!) before cooking it. Then add it to your bowl once you’re mixing the noodles with the peanut sauce!

Protein: Substitute with other protein options, like beef, shrimp, tofu, and tempe.

Serving Suggestions

This dish pairs well with a variety of vegetable sides, such as: Easy Asian Cucumber Salad, Garlic Bok Choy (15 minutes) & Tofu Veggie Stir Fry.

More Peanut Recipes

• Spicy Peanut Udon Noodle Soup (10 Minutes)
• Crispy Rice Cakes with Spicy Peanut Sauce

More Quick and Easy Noodle Recipes

• Garlic Miso Noodle Soup (15 Minutes)
• Chili Oil Miso Udon (15 minutes)
• Creamy Tom Yum Udon (20 minutes)
• Garlic Chili Oil Noodles (10 minutes)
• Spicy Cheesy Udon Noodles (10 Minutes)

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Spicy Peanut Noodles (10 Minutes)

This easy and quick cool spicy peanut noodles is the perfect balance of spicy and savory for any noodle lover!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

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• 2 servings noodles
• 1 Persian cucumber julienned

Sauce

• 2 tbsp peanut butter see notes
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1.5 tbsp chili oil
• 1 clove garlic crushed/grated
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2-3 tbsp hot/noodle water see notes
• 1 tbsp sugar

Garnish

• crushed peanuts
• green onions

Instructions

 

• Boil noodles until cooked and drain. Place it under cool running water for 30-60 seconds.
• In a bowl, add all the ingredients listed for the sauce. Mix well.
• Add the noodles into the same bowl and cucumbers. Mix well until every strand of noodle is coated.
• Garnish with crushed peanuts, more chili oil and green onions. Enjoy!

Notes

*I usually use my homemade chili oil for most recipes but for this one, I like using Lao Gan Ma’s chili oil with black bean. In my opinion, the black bean flavor really completes this dish.

*The amount of chili oil used should be up to preference.

*Traditionally, sesame paste/tahini is used instead of peanut butter. I prefer using peanut butter but you can replace it with sesame paste/tahini if you want.

*If you’re using chunky peanut butter, add another tablespoon for a creamier sauce. Adjust accordingly.

*The type of peanut butter used is up to preference. I used peanut butter with no added sugar. If your peanut butter is already sweet, omit/lessen the amount of sugar. 

*Start with 2 tbsp of hot water, add more if needed and should depend on the type of peanut butter you use. You don’t want the sauce to be too watery.

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