Description
A quick and flavorful peanut butter ramen recipe with a creamy, nutty sauce balanced with soy sauce, garlic, and spices. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s customizable with proteins and vegetables for a delicious umami-packed meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes or 1 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp water or broth (adjust for consistency)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Optional Additions:
- Protein: 1/2 cup cooked chicken, tofu, shrimp, or a soft-boiled egg
- Vegetables: 1/2 cup bell peppers, carrots, bok choy, or mushrooms
Instructions
- Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and chili flakes/sriracha. Add water or broth to thin the sauce.
- Heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of sesame oil. Cook protein (if using) until fully done, then set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté vegetables until tender.
- Add cooked noodles and peanut sauce, tossing to coat evenly. If using a protein, return it to the pan and mix well.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Increase chili flakes or sriracha.
- Extra Creamy: Add coconut milk or heavy cream.
- Gluten-Free: Use tamari/coconut aminos and gluten-free noodles.
- Nut-Free: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter or tahini.
- Cold Noodles: Serve chilled for a refreshing take.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: peanut butter ramen, quick ramen recipe, spicy ramen noodles, easy Asian noodles, creamy peanut sauce ramen