Spicy Noodles

This creamy, peanut spicy noodles recipe is a great 20-minute lunch or dinner recipe that's flavourful and so simple!

Blend the rich, nutty taste of creamy peanut butter with the bold heat of gochujang, a staple in Korean cuisine, and you’ll have a sauce that’s both irresistible and unforgettable. This fusion of flavours creates the perfect balance of sweet, savoury, and spicy—one you’ll want to make again and again.

With just 10 simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to prepare yet packed with depth and complexity. Whether you’re drizzling it over noodles, using it as a dipping sauce, or tossing it with your favorite protein, every bite bursts with bold, mouthwatering flavour.

Prep Time – 10 minutes
Cook Time – 10 minutes
Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

150-200 g mafalda noodles
2 green onions, chopped
1 ½ Tbsp. gochujang
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup peanut butter
2 Tbsp. soy sauce or tamari
2 tsp. sugar
Juice of half a lime
Cilantro, green onions and chopped peanuts for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Cook noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
In a heat-proof bowl add green onion, cilantro, gochujang and garlic.
In a small frying pan or pot heat ¼ cup olive oil and once hot, add to the bowl and stir to combine.
To the bowl, whisk in peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar and lime juice. Add the noodles directly to the sauce bowl and stir to coat the noodles. Enjoy topped with chopped green onions, cilantro and peanuts.

NOTE: Can’t find Mafalda noodles? Try a thick rice noodle or fettuccine. If you can’t find gochujang, try sriracha or Thai chili paste.

Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 567; protein 19 g; fat 46 g; carbs 78.2 g

Photography By: Maria Koutsogiannis

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