{"id":39962,"date":"2026-02-17T11:54:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omnivorescookbook.com\/?p=39962"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:54:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:54:55","slug":"peanut-noodles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omnivorescookbook.com\/peanut-noodles\/","title":{"rendered":"Peanut Noodles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I make this 20-minute peanut noodle sauce with natural peanut butter, soy sauce, and fresh garlic for a rich savory flavor. I serve it as a quick weeknight dinner or bring it cold to potlucks. I love how easily I can make it a full meal by topping it with leftover rotisserie chicken and sliced cucumber. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peanut noodles are my American take on the cold sesame noodles<\/a> I ate growing up in Beijing. Traditional Sichuan versions use Chinese sesame paste (\u829d\u9ebb\u9171) for a rich, toasty base, but I’ve adapted this recipe with peanut butter, which gives it a creamier texture and makes it accessible to anyone shopping at a regular grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I created this recipe out of homesickness. When I first moved to the US, I searched every store for good sesame paste and kept coming up short. One night I grabbed a jar of peanut butter and started experimenting. Now I mix it with soy sauce, fresh ginger, and garlic, toss it all together, and have a bowl of noodles on the table in 20 minutes. Super easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These days, I make this recipe for my husband and son whenever we want something quick and comforting after a long day. I love adding extra peanuts on top, and my husband always asks for more chili crisp. It is become one of our favorite weeknight dinners because everyone can customize their own bowl. I hope you try it with your family, and let me know how it turns out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I divide the ingredients into two groups: the noodles and the sauce. The noodles are flexible, so I’ll walk you through your options. The sauce is where the flavor comes from, and I keep it simple with pantry staples you probably already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peanut sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n