Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles Recipe - The Salty Marshmallow (2024)

Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles gives instant ramen a makeover with a mouthwatering peanut sauce! This easy ramen noodles recipe is ready in ten minutes!

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RAMEN NOODLES:

YES, more fun homemade ramen noodles! Or, maybe we should call them semi-homemade since they are packaged noodles. But, the sauce is what it’s all about anyway. Ever since I made my Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles, you guys have been raving and asking for more. In December we put up another fun and super tasty Garlic Parmesan Ramen Noodles Recipe. But, so far, these Thai Peanut Ramen might just be my personal favorite!

How To Make Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles:

  • Start by cooking your noodles according to the package directions. DO NOT use the seasoning packet that comes with the noodles. Toss it out, you won’t need it for this recipe.
  • While the noodles are cooking you will whisk together your super simple sauce. You don’t even need to warm the sauce up for this recipe.

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  • The sauce consists of creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, chili sauce, sesame oil, and a bit of honey. You will whisk it until it is as smooth as you can get it. If there are a few lumps of peanut butter, that’s ok. The sauce kind of melts and thins out once you put it on the hot noodles.

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  • Once your noodles have finished cooking, drain them well and toss with the peanut sauce. You will want to add the ramen to the sauce right away while they are hot to ensure the sauce coats the noodles. I find it easiest to toss them with tongs.
  • You can serve as is, or top with sliced green onions and crushed peanuts if desired!
  • NOTE: These noodles are generally best eaten the same day. I don’t recommend reheating them, however, they are good cold.

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Enjoy!

~Nichole

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Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles

By Nichole

Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles gives instant ramen a makeover with a mouthwatering peanut sauce! This easy ramen noodles recipe is ready in ten minutes!

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 3 Ounce Packages Ramen Noodles
  • 1/4 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 3 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
  • 2 Teaspoons Honey
  • 2 Green Onions Sliced Optional
  • 2 Tablespoons Crushed Peanuts Optional

Instructions

  • Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions (without the spice packet). Drain and set aside.

  • In a medium bowl whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, chili sauce, sesame oil, and honey.

  • Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss to coat.

  • Serve topped with sliced green onions and crushed peanuts if desired.

Notes

NOTE: Please use low sodium soy sauce for this recipe. If your soy sauce isn't low sodium, you will need to adjust the amount to taste or it may be too salty.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup, Calories: 300kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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48 Comments

  1. Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles Recipe - The Salty Marshmallow (11)
    I absolutely love this!!!! I added all three of the seasoning packets (I don’t understand leaving them out since they are sooo flavorful), replaced 3 tbsps of soy sauce with 3 tbsps of the boiling noodle water, and use hot sauce instead of chili sauce. Love it!

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  2. Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles Recipe - The Salty Marshmallow (12)
    A hot, hot pan is key. I found stirring worked better in my not-cast iron pan. It’s hard not to get fried cornstarch wads mixed with the tofu.

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  3. Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles Recipe - The Salty Marshmallow (13)
    I love it, I am only using it on one package of noodles so it on the peanuty side but still very good. I struggled a little with not being able to mix the sauce, but I think I was using too small a bowl. I will had veggies and such next time

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  4. This was GREAT! I loved it

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  5. Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles Recipe - The Salty Marshmallow (14)
    It was okay to me the peanut butter overpowered everything else. Will be using less next time

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  6. Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles Recipe - The Salty Marshmallow (15)
    This is BEYOND delicious!!!! I didn’t have green onions/scallions so added cilantro and topped off with some tri colored sesame seeds. Didn’t have honey so substituted with maple syrup. Doubled sauce recipe and way more noodles and I’m in heaven!!! Thank you 🙂

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  7. Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles Recipe - The Salty Marshmallow (16)
    I made this recipe tonight and I loved it. It was really simple and had lots of flavor. The amount of Chili Sauce was just right for my heat preference. I will definitely be making this recipe on a regular basis.It’s perfect as the recipe is but you could definitely add meat or vegetables if you wanted. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

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  8. Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles Recipe - The Salty Marshmallow (17)
    10/10 so good my sister loved it and will make again

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  9. Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles Recipe - The Salty Marshmallow (18)
    I do chili ramen, cook the noodle and separate from water. Take a little noodle water and wisk in (start) with a half table sp. of PB ,table spoon of buffalo sauce, half cup crushed cheese-it, through noodle back in and toss it in add more or less of any ingredients mix till thick and sprinkle the chili packet on top and toss one time . Leave a little chili seasoning on top. Let set for 3 min so cheese it’s mix well and soften. THIS GOT ME THROUGH 90 days in hell! Enjoy.

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FAQs

Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles Recipe - The Salty Marshmallow? ›

The main reasons why instant ramen has excessive amounts of sodium are to enhance the flavor and extend the shelf life. Sodium is a cheap way to make food taste better and last longer. But while these might be good arguments for the food manufacturers, they're not ideal for your health.

Why does maruchan ramen have so much sodium? ›

The main reasons why instant ramen has excessive amounts of sodium are to enhance the flavor and extend the shelf life. Sodium is a cheap way to make food taste better and last longer. But while these might be good arguments for the food manufacturers, they're not ideal for your health.

Why is packaged ramen so salty? ›

A lot of major brands add extra salt to their recipes to provide added flavor. This allows them to keep prices down, since using more salt is cheaper than investing in a quality blend of spices and great broth. The end result is a bowl of ramen with way too much sodium.

Is peanut sauce good in ramen? ›

Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen gives life to boring noodles. Covered in creamy peanut sauce that's sweet and spicy, it's quick, easy, and full of flavor!

How to make instant ramen better peanut butter? ›

In a bowl, combine ramen seasonings, 8 Kewpie Mayo, peanut butter, garlic, spring onion, sesame oil and mix to combine. Pour the hot organic ramen water, add the noodles and give it a final mix.

Is it OK to eat maruchan ramen everyday? ›

Though eating instant ramen noodles occasionally won't harm your health, regular consumption has been linked to poor overall diet quality and several adverse health effects.

What are the healthiest instant noodles? ›

The Best Instant Noodles for Healthy Instant Soup
  • Vite Ramen. The main selling point of Vite Ramen is that these instant noodles have all the nutrition necessary for a human. ...
  • One Culture Foods. ...
  • Immi. ...
  • Noma Lim. ...
  • Mike's Mighty Good. ...
  • Nissin All-In Instant Noodles. ...
  • House Foods. ...
  • Oh So Tasty.

What does butter add to ramen? ›

Adding butter can be a quick fix for a broth lacking in fat and gelatin, two key ingredients in a truly decadent, long-cooked ramen broth. The butter melts, causing the broth to thicken and become slightly creamy; it'll make everything taste just a little more fuller and enrich the flavor with hints of dairy sweetness.

What sauce to add to ramen to make it better? ›

I'm talking simple sauces and condiments like:
  1. Miso paste.
  2. Chili bean sauce.
  3. Thai curry paste.
  4. Japanese curry powder.
  5. Fish sauce.
  6. Harissa.
  7. Vinegar.
  8. Ponzu.

Why add peanut butter to ramen? ›

It gives it a delicious Pad Thai flavor with little effort. How much peanut butter to add to ramen? We add 2 tablespoons per packet of ramen but it can be added to taste. Be sure to add enough to give your ramen noodles that creamy texture.

How do you make instant ramen taste more authentic? ›

Add some seaweed for a traditional flavor.

For an authentic twist on instant ramen, Rider suggested adding some seaweed. "A square of salted seaweed can really improve instant ramen," Rider said. "Serve with a soft-boiled egg split lengthwise and lightly fried shiitake mushrooms cooked with garlic."

Why do people add peanut butter to noodles? ›

Peanut butter contributes a nutty flavor and a rich, fatty mouthfeel and, as you might expect, makes the broth thicker. But in many ways, it depends on how the peanut butter is added. It makes a big difference whether it's blended into the broth or fried up with the noodles in a pan.

How to add nutty flavor to ramen? ›

For a nutty, Thai-inspired ramen hack, cook the noodles according to the instructions but ditch the flavor packet. Instead, whisk together sesame oil, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger and pour it over the hot noodles. Add chopped scallions and sesame seeds for even more flavor.

How do you reduce sodium in instant ramen? ›

The best way to use ramen noodles is to buy the type in a block and avoid using most of the season- ing, since the majority of the salt is in that seasoning pack. Use just 1/2 a teaspoon of the seasoning pack- et to keep the salt down. Reading labels can help you keep lots of salt from getting in your diet.

What ramen does not have a lot of sodium? ›

Lotus Foods Rice Ramen: These noodles are made from organic rice flour and millet or buckwheat. They are gluten-free, vegan and non-GMO. They have less sodium than regular ramen and more fiber2. Mike's Mighty Good Craft Ramen: These noodles are made from organic wheat flour and steamed instead of fried.

Do ramen noodles have sodium without the seasoning packet? ›

You might think that cooking up some instant ramen without the seasoning packet may be healthier for you than the whole package. It turns out, however, that even plain instant ramen noodles sodium levels are quite high. And most of the calories in ramen noodles, in fact, come from carbohydrates and fat.

Is most of the sodium in ramen in the soup? ›

Indeed, soy sauce and other condiments rich in salt are often used for preparation of ramen. High sodium intake contributes to adverse effects like high blood pressure. Our Centre's study revealed that sodium content of ramen ranged from around 2000- 4000mg per bowl. About half of the sodium content came from the soup.

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