Some days just call for a big bowl of saucy noodles, and these creamy sesame peanut noodles are exactly that kind of meal. They’re rich, nutty, a little spicy, and super satisfying — the kind of noodles you toss together when you want something bold and flavorful without putting in much effort. I love topping these with crispy tofu for extra texture, plus scallions and peanuts for crunch. It’s simple, quick, and feels like a takeout-style noodle bowl you can make at home in almost no time.

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Creamy Sesame Peanut Noodles

Maggie Wu
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Noodles tossed in a rich, nutty sesame-peanut sauce with garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil, then topped with crispy tofu, scallions, and crushed peanuts.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients
 

Noodles

  • 1 pack instant or wheat noodles
  • 1 tsp grated garlic
  • 2 tbsp sesame paste, or tahini
  • 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 –2 tbsp chili oil
  • ¼ cup noodle cooking water, adjust for consistency

Toppings

  • Crispy tofu cubes
  • Chili oil
  • Crushed peanuts
  • Scallions, sliced

Instructions
 

  1. Cook the noodles in boiling water according to package instructions until chewy. Reserve some noodle water.
  2. In a bowl, combine garlic, sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and ¼ cup hot noodle water. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the cooked noodles and toss until fully coated in sauce.
  4. Top with crispy tofu, an extra drizzle of chili oil, scallions, and crushed peanuts.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy.
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