Peanut sauce noodles are a staple in Chinese cuisine as well as in Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cooking. In short, Asians love them, and so do we!

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Today we’re making an ultra-quick version for those days when you just can’t be bothered.

gros plan sur les nouilles sauce cacahuète — Aren’t they gorgeous?

Ingredients for Quick Peanut Sauce Noodles

Light soy sauce: It’s the regular salty soy sauce you’ll find in any store. Do not confuse it with dark soy sauce.

Sesame oil: Use either toasted or regular sesame oil, but add it sparingly because the flavor can quickly overpower the dish.

Rice vinegar: White rice vinegar is best, but regular white vinegar also works; the difference in taste is minimal.

sauce cacahuète dans le wok — First, saute the sauce in a bit of oil. You don’t need much, as the peanut butter already contains plenty.

Tips for making Quick Peanut Sauce Noodles

If the sauce seems too thick, add water at any point until you reach the consistency you prefer.

You can use any type of noodles for this recipe, from Japanese udon to Thai rice noodles.

sauce cacahuète cuite — Here is what the sauce should look like once it’s ready. If it’s too thick, thin it with a little water.