Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
Yield:
2 servings
Serving:
1 bowl per person
If you’re craving a dish that’s fast ⏱, flavorful 😋, and packed with a perfect balance of spicy 🌶, nutty 🥜, and fresh 🌿, this Spicy Peanut Butter Soba Noodles recipe is a must-try. Made with simple ingredients, it’s an easy meal for lunch or dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes!
🛒 Ingredients
200g soba noodles 🍜
3 tbsp peanut butter 🥜 (creamy or chunky)
2 tbsp soy sauce 🥢
1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice 🍋)
1 tbsp sesame oil 🌱
1-2 tsp chili garlic sauce 🌶 (adjust to heat preference)
1 tsp honey 🍯 or maple syrup 🍁 (optional)
1 garlic clove 🧄, minced
1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional)
2-3 tbsp warm water 💧 (to thin sauce)
Fresh red chilies 🌶 — or make your own using my Homemade Chilli Sauce/Chilli Oil Recipe
Shallots 🧅, thinly sliced
Veggies of choice 🥕🥒🌶🥑 — I used cucumber, carrots, bell peppers, and avocado for color and texture
Cilantro 🌿 (optional)
Nuts 🌰 or roasted sunflower seeds 🌻 (for crunch)
Toasted sesame seeds ⚪ (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the soba noodles: Boil noodles according to package instructions (usually 4-5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water ❄️ to stop cooking and cool.
2. Make the peanut sauce: Whisk together peanut butter 🥜, soy sauce 🥢, rice vinegar 🍋, sesame oil 🌱, chili garlic sauce 🌶, honey 🍯, garlic 🧄, and ginger. Add warm water 💧 little by little until smooth and pourable.
3. Combine: Add the cooked soba noodles 🍜 and your choice of veggies 🥒🥕🌶🥑 to a large bowl. Pour over the peanut sauce 🥜 and toss everything together until well coated.
4. Add fresh toppings: Mix in fresh red chilies 🌶, sliced shallots 🧅. Garnish with cilantro 🌿, toasted sesame seeds ⚪, and your choice of nuts 🌰 or roasted sunflower seeds 🌻 for crunch.
🌟 Variations
🍗 Protein Boost
Add grilled chicken 🍗, pan-fried tofu 🍱, shrimp 🍤, or crispy tempeh for a heartier meal.
🥦 Veggie Upgrade
Use any fresh veggies you love — shredded carrots 🥕, cucumber 🥒, bell peppers 🌶, avocado 🥑, steamed broccoli 🥦, or snap peas.
🔥 Spice Level
Adjust chili garlic sauce 🌶 and fresh chilies according to your heat tolerance. For a milder version, reduce or omit fresh chilies.
🥜 Nutty Alternatives
Swap peanut butter 🥜 for almond butter 🌰 or cashew butter. Use crushed peanuts 🥜, cashews 🌰, or pumpkin seeds 🎃 for topping.
🌱 Vegan Friendly
Use maple syrup 🍁 instead of honey 🍯 and check your soy sauce 🥢 is vegan-friendly.
This spicy peanut butter soba noodle dish is perfect for busy weeknights 🏃♀️💨 or a quick lunch 🕛 packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. And if you’re serious about your spice 🌶🔥, don’t forget to check out my Homemade Chilli Sauce/Chilli Oil Recipe for the ultimate flavor upgrade.
