Name: Spicy Peanut Noodles
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Asian

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Prepare ramen according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and fish sauce.

When the ramen are finished cooking, reserve 1 cup of the broth and drain the remaining broth from the noodles.

Pour reserved broth and sliced green onions into the bowl with the peanut butter mixture and whisk until creamy.

Add noodles and toss to combine.

Top with chopped peanuts.

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Balance Your Sauce 🎯
Taste your peanut sauce before adding it to noodles—adjust the sweet, spicy, and salty elements by adding small amounts of sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and fish sauce until perfectly balanced for your palate.
Toast Peanuts for Depth 🥜
Dry-toast your peanuts in a pan for 2-3 minutes before crushing them to unlock deeper, richer flavors that elevate the entire dish beyond raw peanuts.
Reserve Starchy Pasta Water 💧
Save 1/2 cup of the ramen cooking water before draining—use it to adjust sauce consistency and help it cling beautifully to the noodles for a silkier coating.
Infuse Oil with Garlic Heat 🌶️
Create a chili garlic oil by slowly heating neutral oil with minced garlic and dried chilies, then drizzle it over finished noodles for aromatic complexity and authentic Thai depth.
Garnish Right Before Serving 🥬
Add green onions and peanuts as a final garnish just before serving to maintain their fresh crunch and vibrant color rather than wilting them into the warm noodles.