Hand-Pulled Noodles with Spicy Sichuan Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Fresh hand-pulled wheat noodles tossed in a creamy, spicy Sichuan peanut sauce topped with crunchy peanuts and scallions. This Chinese recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, warm water, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Sichuan chili oil
• 1 tbsp black vinegar
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 cup (for sauce thinning) water
• 2 tbsp, chopped roasted peanuts
• 2, thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Gradually add 3/4 cup warm water while stirring until a rough dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Divide the dough into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope about 1/2 inch thick, then stretch gently by hand to about 12 inches long to form hand-pulled noodles.
3. Step 3: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the noodles in and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain and set aside.
4. Step 4: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Sichuan chili oil, 1 tbsp black vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 cup water until smooth and creamy.
5. Step 5: Toss the cooked noodles with the peanut sauce until fully coated. Plate and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts and 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving.