These quick and easy spicy peanut noodles have the most amazing creamy peanut sauce with the perfect pairing of a fiery chilli quick. Served with crispy tofu and stir-fried veg, these noodles are such a fantastic fall-back for weeknight dinners, and the leftovers taste great served cold the next day!

Tofu is my go-to protein for noodle dishes. It’s easy, versatile, and really fills out this dish so you’re left feeling full and satisfied when you’re done. The tofu served here is simply coated in cornflour to give it some crispiness – but you could also use this easy marinated tofu recipe to add in even more flavour.

Alternatively, you could just add in extra veg for this recipe, or try using tempeh or a meat-alternative.

How to make these spicy peanut noodles

Make The Tofu

First, you’ll prep your tofu. Cut it into cubes, add it to a container with cornflour, and shake gently to coat. Then, you’ve got two options:

• Bake the tofu in the oven
• Fry your tofu in the wok
• Air fry it – this is my preferred option!

Using the wok means less washing up and gets the tofu really crispy, but it does mean using more oil. Out of habit, I tend to cook my tofu in the air fryer while I prep my sauce, but it’s up to you!

Spicy peanut sauce

In a bowl, you’ll combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chili, maple syrup, and hot water. The hot water thins out the peanut butter to create a smooth and creamy sauce, so make sure you use this and not cold water!

Taste your sauce and add in anything that suits your tastes.

What vegetables to cook with your spicy peanut noodles?

In the photos, I’ve used red pepper and carrot sliced thinly.

However, this recipe is so versatile that you can use any vegetables you like. A few suggestions include:

• A stir-fry mix
• Bean sprouts
• Baby sweetcorn
• Bok choy
• Tenderstem broccoli

Other recipes you might like:

• Tofu Stir Fry Noodles
• Curry Laksa Noodles With Crispy Tofu
• Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets