Balance the peanut butter with acid and salt, and thin it with warm water. Straight peanut butter is heavy and flat; lime or vinegar, soy, a little sugar, and warm water turn it into a glossy, savory-sweet-tangy sauce that coats instead of clumps.
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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep10 min
Cook8 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineSoutheast Asian
Greedometer●●●●●A fair little treatLevel Easy
A reasonable little indulgence.
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
Suits
Vegan
Contains gluten · peanuts · soy
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).
Straight Answers
Can you make Peanut Noodles in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert
Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.
Can you freeze Peanut Noodles? — Yes
Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.
Can you make Peanut Noodles ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.
Is Peanut Noodles gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).
Is Peanut Noodles vegan? — Yes
Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.
Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for4servings
Noodles
Rice noodles or wheat noodles. A good rice or wheat noodle.
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