15-Minute Chili Crisp Peanut Noodles

Chewy noodles coated in a creamy, tangy peanut sauce with chili crisp heat and cool cucumber for a fast, satisfying meal.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 10 min · Yield: 2 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 8 oz noodles
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp chili crisp
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 tbsp warm water
• 1 small cucumber
• 2 scallions
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Cooking instructions

1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package directions until tender. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the noodles. (about 10 min)
2. While the noodles cook, whisk the peanut butter, chili crisp, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and warm water in a large bowl until smooth. (about 2 min)
3. Add the hot drained noodles to the sauce and toss until evenly coated. Add reserved noodle water 1 tablespoon at a time if the sauce needs loosening. (about 1 min)
4. Top with thinly sliced cucumber, sliced scallions, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately. (about 1 min)