Today I present to you my recipe for Peanut Noodles with Chili Crisp. These noodles are covered in a delightfully sweet and savory peanut sauce that’s easy to make. With the addition of recently popular chili crisp, these noodles are satisfyingly spicy too. It’s a great recipe to answer the question: How can I use chili crisp? From start to finish you could make this recipe in less than 10 minutes, aside from actually boiling the water for the noodles. It’s a wonderful last-minute quick recipe suited especially for Monday nights when who really wants to make a mess of things? Not me.
The Origins of Peanut Noodles
When researching peanut noodles, it seems that the origins of this dish, like many, are ambiguous. Peanut noodles themselves are possibly ‘unauthentic’ to begin with according to this article. Peanut sauce not to mention the hoisin sauce that is used in my recipe are both found in many recipes of Asian origin. I hesitate to blanket with the description of “Asian”. The term is not untrue, just less specific than I like to be. My inspirations for creating these peanut noodles come largely from that delicious peanut sauce that you get when you eat fresh Vietnamese spring rolls. This type of sauce, or similar can also be found in Thai cuisine.
How I Made It
For this recipe I like to use whole wheat noodles. They have a little more tooth to them and when paired with this silky sauce provide an excellent base. Feel free to use whatever noodle you like. Egg noodles would also be an excellent choice. Rice noodles would also evoke a similar texture to the spring rolls previously mentioned.
The chili crisp I’ve used here is Trader Joe’s “Chili Onion Crunch”. I recommend tossing it in after you’ve mixed in the peanut sauce. This is so the oil coats the noodles in their sauce leading to an even more silky and satisfying noodle experience. Use as much or as little as you like, I used about two tablespoons altogether including the garnish. A more traditional chili crisp would be delicious as well, or a chili garlic sauce. If you don’t like spicy food add a bit of toasted sesame oil. I just used regular wheat noodles, but you can absolutely use Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles, it would be FANTASTIC!
If at the time of this posting you’re still trying to decide on dinner this recipe is for you! This peanut chili onion crunch noodle recipe is delicious. You’ll be able to fit in laundry or an extra episode of your current show! If you’re still craving peanuts you could even make dessert. You’ll impress yourself with dinner better than takeout requiring about the same level of effort as boxed macaroni and cheese. Whatever you do make Peanut Noodles with Chili Crisp soon! Please tag me on the ‘gram, show me your food shot on Pinterest, or drop a comment below!
Peanut Noodles with Chili Crisp
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat spaghetti or TJ's Thai Wheat Noodles!
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp peanut butter smooth or creamy to preference
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- Chili crisp to taste, see note
- Scallions sliced and roasted peanuts, chopped for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a pot large enough to hold spaghetti. Cook according to package directions.
- While noodles are cooking use a small bowl and mix together hoisin sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. If needed, put in microwave for 10-15 seconds to make sauce easier to mix.
- Reserve a bit of pasta water. Drain pasta when done and return to hot pot. Mix in peanut sauce gently adding pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time if needed. Add desired amount of chili crisp, I usually start with about 1 tbsp.
- Serve with more chili crisp on top plus scallions and peanuts if desired.
Notes
- I’ve used Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch in this noodle recipe.
- A more traditional chili crisp would be delicious as well, or a chili garlic oil. If you don’t like spicy food add a bit of sesame oil.
- I recommend tossing it in after you’ve mostly mixed in the peanut sauce. This is so the oil coats the noodles in their sauce last leading to an even more silky and satisfying noodle experience.
- Use as much or as little as you like, I used about two tablespoons altogether including the garnish.
I cannot wait to make this recipe …tomorrow!!
Thank you for the tip on Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch and the alternative by using sesame oil.
I’m so glad you’re going to try this out!! I think you’re going to like these noodles! Thanks for the comment 🙂
Yum! Just the easy weeknight meal I was looking for!