These 10-Minute Spicy Peanut Udon Noodles are perfect for those times when only warm, spicy, noodles will do. And since they're ready in just 10 minutes, that can be just about any time!
There is nothing like a big bowl of spicy noodles! They just seem to hit the spot when only carbs will do :) Having this little recipe in your back pocket means that all that ever stands between you and a bowl of these is 10 minutes.
These noodles use the ever handy soft udon noodles that you can buy in vacuum packed individual portions. They don't need any boiling, so that means that all there is to do is mix up the sauce, cut a few vegetables, fire up the wok and stir it all together.
The spice in these noodles comes from chilli oil. Chilli oil can be found in with the Asian foods at most groceries, or it's easy to find online at Amazon etc. If you can't find any, you can just use any Asian sauce that will add some chilli heat - Asian Chilli Garlic Sauce, Sambal Oelek or even Sriracha.
Cook's Notes
For the peanut butter, you can use smooth or crunchy. I usually just have smooth around, so I add finely chopped peanuts to sauce. If you are starting with crunchy peanut butter, you can skip them.
Look for the small long red Thai peppers to use in this one. They pack some heat, too, but in a good way :)
Love udon noodles? You might also enjoy ... my 15 Minute Spicy Udon and Vegetables stir fry recipe.
10-Minute Spicy Peanut Udon Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 pkgs soft vacuum-packed udon noodles, (each package should be about 200g/7 oz.
Sauce:
- 5 Tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp chilli oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp. hot water
For the Stir Fry:
- 1-2 tsp cooking oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 small long red chilli pepper, finely sliced
- 1 green onion, green part only, sliced diagonally
- (Optional) 1-2 Tbsp. finely chopped peanuts,, if you used smooth peanut butter)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients and stir until smooth. Set aside.
- In a hot wok, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, most of the red chilli and green onion slices (reserve a bit of both, for garnish). Cook, stirring, until fragrant and just beginning to soften, 30-45 seconds. Add sauce and cook until warmed. Add udon noodles. Stir to combine. Cook, adding additional 1-2 Tbsp. hot water as needed, to loosen the sauce so it coats the noodles well.
- Spoon noodles in to bowl. Garnish with reserved green onion and red chilli slices, additional chopped peanuts and/or sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon to make personal health decisions.
Leslie George says
This was amazing! The only reason I'd hesitate to make it again is because I'm dieting, and it's not possible this is only 387 calories with that much peanut butter! I'm bookmarking this for my "cheat" meals for sure.
Jennifer says
So glad you enjoyed it, Leslie. It is key to refer to the serving number when judging calories. This recipe makes 2 servings, so if you make it and eat only half, it will be very much in line with the stated calorie number.
Hayley says
IF I don’t have Chili oil, can I add Chili sauce or sriracha to the sauce instead?
Jennifer says
Hi Hayley and yes you can. Asian chili garlic sauce or Sambal Oelek would be my first choice, but Sriracha would also work.
Peri Bickley says
Hello what kind of soy sauce are you meant to use for this recipe?
Jennifer says
I use basic low sodium Kikkoman soy sauce myself.
Jenny says
This is making my mouth water and it is so simple to make! Just right for the weather.
Jennifer says
Thanks Jenny :) And yes, warming spice and lots of carbs for fuel as we battle winter!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I have a serious weak spot for oodles and oodles of udon noodles! Make those carb-a-licious bad boys, and holy moly, I could eat bowl after bowl! These look just heavenly, Jennifer! I love that these spicy, slurp-tastic noodles only take 10 minutes too! I will be making a vat of these very VERY soon!! Cheers!
Jennifer says
Thanks Cheyanne and I have the same weakness ;)
Laura | Tutti Dolci says
An easy, 10-minute meal is exactly what I need. Can't wait to make these noodles!
Jennifer says
This is a handy recipe to have :) Thanks Laura :)
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I totally agree Jennifer! There's nothing like a big bowl of delicious spicy noodles! When I was a kid, my mom would send my sisters and I out shoveling and when we'd come in she'd have a big pot of buttered noodles for all of us! Memories!
Jennifer says
That's a great Mom! So true though ... noodles give lots of shovelling energy :)
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
I've never tried the soft udon noodles but love the dried version. Peanuts and spicy noodles is a wonderful combination - and yes sometimes only carbs will do! I bet you do a lot of snow shoveling and need some fuel to keep warm. Extra peanuts on my bowl please!
Jennifer says
Thanks Tricia and yes, I do a lot of snow shovelling, for sure! We have over 3 feet on the ground now and it's still coming :)