Peanut butter ramen noodles are easy and delicious and perfect as is or as a base for meat and veggies. They make the perfect quick weeknight dinner and are ready in just 10 minutes.
10ouncesChinese noodles or 3-4 small packages of instant ramen with spice packet discarded.
optional: sliced red bell peppers and scallions
Peanut Sauce
⅓cupLow sodium soy sauce
4tablespooncreamy peanut butter
3tablespoonSambal chili pasteyou can also use 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes as a substitute.
2tablespoonwaterplus more if needed to thin out the sauce
Instructions
Ramen Noodles
In a large pot, add your water and bring to a boil.
2 cups of water, 10 ounces Chinese noodles
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium high and add your ramen and cook stirring frequently for about 3-4 minutes (or according to the instructions on the ramen package).
Now, drain the ramen then add it to a large bowl.
Now add the coconut oil to prevent it from sticking and mix well.
Peanut Sauce
Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce in a medium bowl.
4 tablespoon creamy peanut butter, 3 tablespoon Sambal chili paste, 2 tablespoon water, ⅓ cup Low sodium soy sauce
If sauce is too thick, thin with a little water.
To serve
Add sauce to ramen and any veggies or protein you are adding and toss well.