Spicy Peanut Thai Noodle Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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Quick stir-fried rice noodles tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce with crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs. This Thai-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs rice noodles, peanut butter, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
1 large, julienned carrot
3, sliced green onions
3, minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup for garnish crushed peanuts

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in hot water for 10 minutes until pliable; drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup peanut butter, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sriracha until smooth.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned red bell pepper and 1 large julienned carrot, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
Step 5: Toss in the drained rice noodles and pour the peanut sauce over them. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve garnished with 1/4 cup crushed peanuts for crunch.