Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy spicy peanut noodles recipe has the perfect pairing of a creamy peanutty sauce with a fiery kick! Served with crispy tofu, this quick recipe is great hot or cold.
Servings 2portions
Course Main Meals
Cuisine Asian
Ingredients
2tablespoonpeanut butter
2tablespoonsoy sauce
1teaspoonsesame oil
1tablespoonrice wine vinegar
1tablespoonsriracha
2tablespoonhoney
2tablespoongarlic and ginger paste
3-4tablespoonhotboiled water
200gudon noodles
100gtofu
1.5tablespooncornflour
1teaspooncumin
1tablespoonoil
To Garnish (optional)
10gfresh cilantrochopped
2scallionsfinely sliced
1tablespoonsesame seeds
2tablespoonchilli crunchoptional
Method
Remove the tofu from the packaging and gently dry it with paper towels or a clean cloth, squeezing the tofu slightly to remove as much excess water as possible.
100 g tofu
Cube the tofu, then place in a bowl with the cornflour and cumin and shake gently to coat fully.
1.5 tbsp cornflour, 1 tsp cumin
Place in the air fryer basket and spray with oil, then air fry for 15 - 20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the tofu is crispy.
1 tbsp oil
Meanwhile, mix together the peanut butter, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, garlic and ginger paste, and hot water until you have a smooth sauce. Taste and adjust any ingredients according to your preferences.
Cook the noodles according to your package instructions (roughly 5 minutes on average).
200 g udon noodles
Add the peanut sauce to a pan and heat, adding a splash more water if needed. Add in the noodles, tofu, and any other vegetables you’re using. Toss to ensure everything is fully coated in the sauce.
Dish up the noodles in bowls and top with the chopped cilantro, scallions, sesame seeds, and chili crunch if using.