Rainbow Peanut Noodle Bowl

If you’re looking for a peanut noodles recipe that is creamy, spicy, and full of texture, this one is perfect. First, the recipe starts with garlic, ginger, spring onion, sesame seeds, and chili flakes. Pour hot oil over them to create a sizzle that releases maximum flavor and aroma. Then, toss the noodles in a creamy peanut sauce made from peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, gochujang, and toasted sesame oil. This sauce clings to every strand of udon or ramen noodles for a rich, satisfying taste that is both comforting and exciting.

Next, add the toppings to make this peanut noodles recipe stand out. Crispy tofu cubes provide protein and texture. Roasted shiitake mushrooms add savory umami. Julienned carrots and red bell peppers are lightly sautéed for a tender-crisp bite. Shredded red cabbage adds color and crunch. Finally, garnish with chopped spring onion, crushed peanuts, and black sesame seeds for a visually appealing, flavorful bowl that is ready to serve.

This peanut noodles recipe is also fully customizable. You can swap vegetables depending on what’s in season, double the sauce for extra creaminess, or try different noodles. It works well as a quick weeknight dinner or as a make-ahead meal for the week. You can enjoy it hot straight from the pan, or serve it chilled as a refreshing lunch. Either way, this loaded peanut noodles recipe is easy, nourishing, and satisfying. Once you try it, you’ll understand why it quickly becomes a favorite in any vegan meal rotation.

With its combination of creamy sauce, crunchy vegetables, and tender tofu, this peanut noodles recipe is ideal for anyone craving a quick, flavorful, and balanced meal. It’s simple enough for beginners but impressive enough to serve to friends or family.

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Peanut Noodles

These peanut noodles are creamy, spicy, and layered with texture. The base is a hot oil poured over aromatics, creating a fragrant chili mixture that blends into a rich peanut sauce. Tossed with noodles and topped with colorful vegetables, crispy tofu, and roasted shittake mushrooms, this dish is comforting yet fresh and vibrant, the perfect satisfying dinner for one. Great for meal prep too.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: peanut noodles, ramen noodles, vegan bowl

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 75 g 2.6oz udon or ramen noodles (prepared according to package instructions)

For the sauce:

• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 stalk spring onion finely diced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic finely chopped
• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 heaping tbsp peanut butter softened
• 1 tsp gochujang or red curry paste
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

For the toppings:

• 50 g tofu 1.8oz (cubed and sautéed in soy sauce and sesame oil)
• ½ cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 carrot julienned and quickly sautéed
• ¼ red bell pepper julienned and quickly sautéed
• 50 g 1.8oz shiitake mushrooms (roasted)

For the garnish:

• 1 stalk spring onion finely chopped
• 1 tsp black sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp crushed peanuts

Instructions

• In a heatproof bowl combine sesame seeds, chili flakes, spring onion, ginger, and garlic.
• Heat the neutral oil until very hot and pour it over to release the aroma and enjoy the sizzle.
• Add peanut butter, gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Mix well with a whisk until creamy and smooth.
• Add the cooked noodles and coat them fully in the sauce.
• Arrange the tofu, cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, and shiitake mushrooms on top.
• Finish with spring onion, black sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts before serving. Enjoy!