Instant Peanut Thai Sauce Noodles

# What you'll need:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard flavor packets)

→ Sauce

02 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce

04 - 1 tablespoon chili crisp (adjust to taste)

05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

07 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

08 - 1 garlic clove, minced

09 - 3 to 4 tablespoons hot water (as needed to thin sauce)

→ Toppings (optional)

10 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

11 - 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, chopped

12 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

13 - Fresh cilantro, chopped

14 - Lime wedges

# Method:

01 - Prepare the instant ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain, reserving 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cooking water.

02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, chili crisp, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Gradually add reserved noodle water or hot water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is smooth and pourable.

03 - Toss the cooked noodles in the sauce until evenly coated.

04 - Divide noodles between two servings. Garnish with scallions, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime wedges as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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It tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen when you actually spent ten minutes.
Creamy, spicy, and utterly satisfying without any guilt because it's genuinely nourishing.
Works for weeknight desperation or when you want to impress someone with minimal effort.

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The reserved noodle water is essential—it has starch that makes the sauce cling to the noodles instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl.
Whisking peanut butter with cold water creates clumps, so always use hot water or warm your peanut butter slightly first.
Chili crisp varies wildly by brand in heat and flavor, so add it slowly and taste as you go.

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