This Stir-Fried Peanut Sesame Noodles recipe is for my fellow peanut-lovers! It has a lush, rich, and somewhat creamy sauce that beautifully coats the noodles. This recipe is also great to pack with vegetables and protein of your choice.
THE INSPIRATION FOR THESE PEANUT SESAME NOODLE RECIPE
These Peanut Sesame Noodles may just be the best stir-fried noodle dish I've ever came up with. Well, that may be for now at least. This was inspired by my love for stir-fried rice noodle dishes and satay dishes from Thai restaurants. I also love using peanut butter in cooking because of the richness it adds to sauces and also that extra layer of flavour, of course.
THE PEANUT SESAME SAUCE
I used a mix of peanut butter and soy sauce for the sauce. The peanut butter really helps thicken and make the sauce somewhat creamy.
I also used my favourite Korean sesame oil for the sauce. I purchase this Korean brand and I find that it's the most fragrant and robust sesame oil. I highly recommend this for the sauce.
RICE NOODLES
As for the noodles, I used rice stick or rice noodles, that were around 5mm thick. You're free to use ones that are a little thinner or thicker, it's really up you your personal preference and what's available.
You can of course use whatever noodles you like but I find that these noodles have the perfect chewiness for the creamy sauce.
HOW TO PREPARE THE RICE NOODLES
I actually don't cook the rice noodles and simply soak them in boiling hot water until they're pliable, chewy, and a solid white (no longer translucent as when they're dry).
This way, the noodles don't overcook since we'll be stir-frying them later on and the noodles will continue to cook in the pan/wok
CAN I USE OTHER NOODLES?
Yes! Feel free to use other noodles of choice. I recommend using thick wheat noodles but any other noodles work too! It's really up to your preference.
You can check out my video to see how I made these noodles along with 2 other easy noodle dishes!
Also, this is a perfect way to add in those leftover veggies you have lying in your refrigerator! So slice up those veggies, prepare the sauce, cook you noodles, and bring your pan out!
It's time for some stir-fried noodles! Check out the recipe below.
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Stir-Fried Peanut Sesame Noodles (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 180 g dry rice noodles or other noodles of choice * see notes
- Âź cup sliced scallions
- ½ medium red onion sliced into strips
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers sliced into strips*
- 2 tbsp sesame oil highly recommend, but feel free to use other oil
- 200 g extra firm tofu pan fried and sliced into strips (optional)*
- ½ cup purple cabbage optional*
- Cilantro for topping
- Sesame seeds for topping
Sauce
- ž cup vegetable broth or water (warm)
- 2 1/2 tbsp peanut butter I used slightly salted and sweetened peanut butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil highly recommend, but feel free to use other oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup other liquid sweetener, or sub with sugar
- 4 tbsp soy sauce or to taste
- 1 tsp sriracha optional, adjust according to desired spice
Cornstarch Slurry
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch mixed into a slurry
- 1 tbsp room temperature water
Instructions
- You can watch the video below to see how I cooked these noodles.
- Place the noodles in a large heat proof boil. Pour boiling hot water over the noodles until completely soaked. Carefully separate the noodles with chopsticks. Leave then oodles to sit for a few minutes until pliable and no longer translucent. Drain the water afterwards. If using other type of noodles, see notes.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Adjust flavours based on desired taste. Set aside.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water until diluted.
- In a large pan, heat the 2 tbsp sesame oil or other oil. Saute the onions, scallions, and bell peppers.
- Add in the tofu and other veggies youâre using. SautĂŠ until tender.
- Add in the noodles. Pour in the sauce while mixing the noodles.
- Cook for another 3-5 minutes on medium to high heat. Pour in the cornstarch slurry and mix well until sauce has thickened and is absorbed by the noodles.
- Turn off the heat. Top with sesame seeds and herbs, if using. Enjoy while hot!
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I made this recipe yesterday for my niece, nephew, and mom as part of our weekend cooking adventures, and it was a HIT. Incredibly delicious and easy to throw together once the vegetable/tofu prep was complete. My nephew, who can be a bit of a picky eater, asked for seconds…and then thirds! That is the ultimate sign of success in this house. Delicious. Mahalo!
So happy you guys enjoyed it âĄĚ thanks so much
Made this for lunch after church, everyone loved it, had to print a copy of the recipe for my mother-in-law to take home.
Really delicious and quick to make. I used Udon noodles as I only have really thin rice noodles. It was so creamy and and really tasty. Definitely make this again. X
Thanks so much Susan!! đ
The flavor for this recipe was incredible! Iâm new to tofu and trying to get use to the texture but it was great in the noodles, I did add crushed peanuts ontop to give it some more texture but the recipe itself was delicious! Iâll definitely make it again.
The crushed peanuts are a great addition!! thanks so much Kelsey and glad you gave it a try âĄĚ
Hi Jeeca, I found your recipe and made it except with just broccolini and green onions and didn’t use siracha (I don’t like spicy).I used linguine rice noodles which were such a nice thickness that meshed well with the creaminess in this dish. I just wanted to let you know how much I really liked it and this is now my favorite recipe. I will be making this often since it’s so simple, quick and I can use any veggies that I have on hand, Thank you for sharing đ
Thank you as well Tracey! Happy you enjoyed it âĄĚ