Description
Spicy Thai Peanut Ramen Delight delivers a knockout fusion of rich, silky noodles dancing with bold Asian flavors. Craving comfort with a fiery kick, ramen enthusiasts will savor this extraordinary culinary journey through complex, harmonious tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 packs ramen noodles
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sriracha
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) reserved pasta water
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup (40 grams) chopped peanuts
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious pot and bring water to a rolling boil over maximum heat.
- Submerge ramen noodles and cook until tender, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Create a silky peanut sauce by vigorously whisking peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and sesame oil until completely integrated and glossy.
- Extract and preserve ½ cup of starchy cooking liquid before straining noodles.
- Thoroughly drain noodles and rapidly coat them with the aromatic peanut mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Adjust sauce consistency by gradually incorporating reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve desired smoothness.
- Transfer noodles into serving vessels, creating an inviting presentation.
- Artfully garnish with finely sliced green onions, crunchy chopped peanuts, and tangy lime wedges.
- Serve piping hot, inviting diners to savor the vibrant, spicy-sweet flavors immediately.
Notes
- Adapt the spice level by adjusting sriracha amount for sensitive palates or heat lovers.
- Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Select natural peanut butter without added sugars for a healthier, more authentic sauce consistency.
- Swap ramen noodles with zucchini noodles or rice noodles for low-carb or alternative dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg