These sweet and spicy peanut sauce rice noodles come together in under 10 minutes, making them an ideal choice for a quick lunch or dinner. Vegan, gluten-free, and packed with flavor—it’s a healthy and delicious dish!
INGREDIENTS
Rice Noodles
- 150 grams rice noodles (or any type of noodles)
- Salt (optional—I didn’t need it in mine!)
Peanut Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp peanut butter (crunchy or creamy, your choice)
- 2 small cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (or any spicy sauce)—use 1/2 tbsp if you prefer less heat
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup, or 1/2 tbsp sugar)
- 5 tbsp water
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil (optional but highly recommended)
Optional Toppings
- Sesame seeds
- Spring onions
- Crushed peanuts
INSTRUCTIONS
- Boil the rice noodles according to the package instructions.
- While the noodles cook, add all the peanut sauce ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked noodles and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled. If you prefer them hot, cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat, adding extra water as needed.
- Transfer to serving bowls and top with sesame seeds, spring onions, or crushed peanuts. Enjoy!
