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Cold Ramen Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce

July 28, 2020 By Patricia 22 Comments

Cold Ramen Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce make a fabulous meal! It’s simple and savory. Tangle up those noodles in chopsticks, or twirl them up with a fork to enjoy them!

 

Noodles are my thing! Growing up in an Italian family, I ate a lot of pasta. Allll sorts of pasta. I looooove Asian noodle dishes, and I love making these Cold Ramen Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce.

These cold noodles might not be super-authentic but they’re easy to make, fun to serve, and they taste amazing. I usually always have the ingredients on hand, and you can toss in a bunch of your favorite veggies.

After you make this cold ramen noodle dish, give this warm noodle dish a try — it’s one of my absolute favorites! My Pan-Fried Udon Noodles with Garlic and Rapini recipe is not to be missed! Seriously. 

I like adding cucumber to these Cold Ramen Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce. I think they hold up well and offer a nice, cool pairing to go with the spicy sauce.

The base of this sauce is plain old peanut butter. You’ll be amazed how two simple ingredients – ramen noodles and peanut butter – can be turned into such a savory and satisfying dish.

Did you eat a lot of ramen noodles when you were young? Do you eat them now? I occasionally buy them and stick them in the back of the cupboard.

In my reading, I learned that Momofuku Ando created instant noodles in 1958 as a way to help with the food shortage that plagued Japan. He said, “Peace will come to the world when the people have enough to eat.” I love that quote!

Cold Ramen Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Sometimes I make ramen noodles (sans flavor packet) when I want something quick and plain, and other times I use them as my main dish with a fun sauce, like with these Cold Ramen Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce.

The one thing I love about this noodle dish is the garlic chili oil used in the sauce. Mmm! One of my favorite condiments!

What’s not to love? Garlic and hot pepper combine with oil to make dishes and sauces taste amazing. Lay it on heavy if you can handle the heat or use just a bit if you can’t. Bet you’ll find yourself using it on lots of dishes.

I have another cold noodle dish that’s super-tasty and similar to this ramen recipe: Cold Sesame-Peanut Noodle Salad. You’ll find extra veggies in this dish to make it quite filling.

If you’re up for a simple and delicious dish you can tangle up in chopsticks or twirl around a fork, make Cold Ramen Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce. You’ll love it!

Patricia Conte/Grab a Plate

Serves Serves 2-4

Cold Ramen Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
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Ingredients

  • 2 (3-ounce) packages ramen noodles, flavor packets discarded
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber, seeds discarded, cut into matchsticks
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrot
  • 6 tablespoons peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
  • 2 teaspoons prepared garlic chili oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Juice from one small lime
  • Chopped peanuts for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the ramen noodles according to the package directions (without using the flavor packets). Rinse with cold water, drain, and place in a bowl to chill in the refrigerator.
  2. Mix together the peanut butter, garlic chili oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice in a small bowl. Mix until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Remove the noodles from the refrigerator. Add the bell pepper, cucumber, and shredded carrot to the bowl.
  4. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the noodles and veggies and toss until well coated.
  5. Serve cold garnished with chopped peanuts.
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Comments

  1. Rebecca says

    July 29, 2020 at 7:55 am

    I love all the flavors in this ramen noodle dish! can't wait to make it
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      Thanks, Rebecca! I hope you love it!
      Reply
  2. Mimi says

    July 29, 2020 at 8:10 am

    such a yummy summer idea! I need to give it a go, I love ramen
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      Thanks so much! It's so easy to make - hope you enjoy it!
      Reply
  3. Luci says

    July 29, 2020 at 8:16 am

    I've always loved noodles too! Lately, I've been enjoying more ramen recipes so this is perfect! I can already taste the delicious flavors and the spicy peanut sauce. I think I'll be making this for dinner tonight!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      That's awesome! Happy to contribute to your "noodle menu!"
      Reply
  4. Marta says

    July 29, 2020 at 8:42 am

    I'm so hungry right now and this bowl of cold ramen is NOT helping me at all. I think I'll make this for lunch today.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:47 pm

      Mmm...now I want more, too! Thank you!
      Reply
  5. Tawnie Kroll says

    July 29, 2020 at 8:48 am

    Can't get enough of this dish, have made it twice this week already! Thank you!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:47 pm

      :) So glad it's a keeper for you!
      Reply
  6. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    July 29, 2020 at 8:48 am

    That sauce sounds absolutely incredible! What a delicious and quick and easy meal.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:46 pm

      Thanks very much! Yes, yes, and yes! :)
      Reply
  7. Denay DeGuzman says

    July 29, 2020 at 9:34 am

    We made these ramen noodles with spicy peanut sauce for dinner last night. Oh boy, was this delicious!!! Thank you so much for this quick easy recipe.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:46 pm

      Mmm! So glad you liked them! Thank you!
      Reply
  8. Sher says

    July 29, 2020 at 11:16 pm

    Omg this dish has all the things I love, peanut sauce and ramen noddle!!!! And it’s perfect for the summer!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      July 30, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      Thanks, Sher! I hope you try it and enjoy!!
      Reply
  9. Bella says

    July 30, 2020 at 10:28 am

    Yumm this looks amazing. I love noddles so much they are beyond tasty. Sounds like a great meal
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 30, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      Thanks so much! Very easy & very tasty :)
      Reply
  10. Redoy says

    August 2, 2020 at 12:40 am

    WOW! This recipe looks so yummy and tasty. I will try this once. Thanks for the recipe.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      August 2, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Thanks very much, Redoy! Enjoy!
      Reply
  11. Jessica says

    February 8, 2021 at 1:05 pm

    Does any kind of peanut butter work?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 10, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      I haven't tried the natural-version of PB, but I imagine it would! Otherwise, either crunchy or smooth is fine!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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