Description
Indulge in a luxurious bowl of ramen elevated by creamy peanut butter and a hint of spice, perfect for casual dinners and elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 servings of ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust for desired spice level)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh cilantro (finely chopped, for garnish)
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (to sprinkle on top)
Instructions
- In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat and add the garlic powder.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Slowly add a ladle of the warm broth to the peanut butter mixture, whisking until fully incorporated. Gradually stir in the remaining broth to achieve the desired consistency.
- Return the sauce to the saucepan over low heat, add the cooked noodles, and toss gently for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
Adjust spice levels with sriracha and avoid overcooking the noodles for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg