Peanut Ramen Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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A packet (3 ounces) of uncooked instant ramen noodles; toss the seasoning packet.
→ Peanut Sauce
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2 tablespoons of smooth, natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
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1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup
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½ tablespoon of dark soy sauce
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1 tablespoon of sriracha (adjust based on your spice level)
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½ teaspoon of sesame oil that's been toasted
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Just a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
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½ teaspoon of garlic powder
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Salt, as much or as little as you'd like
→ Garnish
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Some chopped fresh red chili as an optional addition
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Green onion, diced up
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1 tablespoon of roasted peanuts, crushed
# Instructions:
01 -
Prepare the ramen noodles in boiling water until tender but not mushy. Get rid of the seasoning pack. Hold on to ¼ cup of the water from the pot, then drain the rest.
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Use a whisk to combine warm reserved noodle water with peanut butter, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, honey, lemon juice, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Mix until it's smooth.
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Taste-test the sauce and tweak the flavors so they're perfect for you.
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Mix the cooked noodles into the sauce. Sprinkle in green onion and the crushed peanuts, stirring until the noodles are coated.
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Dish it up with some more green onion, extra peanuts, and the optional red chili pieces if you'd like some heat.
# Notes:
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To make the sauce creamier, use hot noodle water.
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Sweet or spicy? Adjust the amount of sriracha to suit your taste.
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This recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare!