These tasty sesame peanut noodles are characterized by the rich and creamy peanut sauce that coats them, providing a perfect balance of savory, spicy, sweet, and nutty flavors. The various ingredients enhance its taste and texture. It satisfies that Asian take-out food craving. I love that it’s a quick, satisfying, and most importantly delicious plant-based meal. And if you LOVE peanut butter, then you will love this recipe. My easy, vegan peanut noodles recipe is more like a salad, so the proportion of peanut sauce is competitively less. You can always add more sauce if you prefer it saucy. However, if you like a soupy texture, then give this Tom Yum Soup recipe a try! You can also make it with more vegetables for a wholesome experience. Peanut Butter - I like to use smooth, and creamy unsweetened peanut butter when making this Thai noodle salad. Also, check the label to ensure it’s clean and contains only peanuts and salt. Crunchy peanut butter can also be used. This recipe is a great way to use leftover peanut butter that’s lying in your pantry. Don’t use sweet peanut butter. Seeds and nuts - Use roasted unsalted peanuts in this vegan stir-fry noodles recipe. Crunchy Chili Onion Peanuts from Trader Joe’s is also a wonderful option. I use this all the time. Toasted white or black sesame seeds give this dish a nutty flavor and aroma. Greens - This is optional. If you want to increase the nutritional value of the dish, throw in some greens like spinach, baby kale, or beet leaves. Aromatics - garlic, ginger, chili oil, and chili garlic sauce or sriracha provide the required heat and aroma to Thai-style plant-based noodles with peanut sauce. Rice vinegar is used for its acidity. It helps balance out the sweet and salty flavors. Apple cider vinegar can also be used instead. Sweet seasoning sauce, sugar, honey, vegan honey, agave, or maple syrup is used to give the dish a natural mild sweetness. Coconut Amino, regular or low sodium soy sauce, or Tamari can be added to get the umami flavor. Besides these ingredients, use sesame oil if you have to cook it.
Whether enjoyed as a main course or a side dish, garlic peanut noodles are known for their crowd-pleasing combination of creamy, nutty goodness with a harmonious blend of complementary ingredients. Add this dish to your weekly meal plan rotation for easy weeknight meals. Since they can also be eaten cold like a salad, they’re great for school and work lunches! They also make the best leftovers because they are just as good the next day!
