Quick Thai-Inspired Peanut Sauce Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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Silky noodles tossed in a vibrant, easy peanut sauce with a hint of lime and spice, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner. This Thai-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, blends rice noodles, creamy peanut butter, soy sauce into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
2, minced garlic cloves
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup warm water
3, thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup, for garnish crushed peanuts
1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz rice noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 4-6 minutes) until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Step 2: While noodles cook, whisk together 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup warm water in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Place the drained noodles in a large mixing bowl and pour the peanut sauce over them. Toss gently to coat all noodles evenly.
Step 4: Add 3 thinly sliced green onions and toss again. Serve topped with 1/4 cup crushed peanuts and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for freshness and crunch.