Steamed Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce and Crisp Shallots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

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Delicate steamed Burmese-style rice noodles served with a savory peanut sauce and topped with crunchy fried shallots for texture contrast. This Asian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs rice noodles (thin flat), peanut butter, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 3, 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

250 g rice noodles (thin flat)
3 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/3 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 250 g thin flat rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until softened, then drain.
Step 2: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 3 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/3 cup water, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir constantly until the sauce is smooth and warmed through, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3: Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 medium thinly sliced shallots and fry for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crisp, then drain on paper towels.
Step 4: Arrange the soaked and drained noodles on a serving plate. Drizzle generously with the warm peanut sauce. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, the crisp shallots, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes on top before serving.