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Weeknight style (under 30 minutes) Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chili Garlic Oil. Best for those nights when you’re craving extra saucy, slightly spicy peanut noodles, but don’t want to leave your house…or wait for take out. Noodles tossed with a spicy, sweet, and salty peanut sauce, bell peppers, fresh garden basil, and plenty of black pepper. Serve each bowl with an addicting chili garlic oil spooned over top. These quick and healthy peanut noodles can be made and ready in under 30 minutes. Bonus, these are vegan, gluten-free, and filled with summer produce.
Pasta on Monday, cocktails on Tuesday, and noodles on Wednesday. Man, it’s surely shaping up to be a pretty good week…
Truth is, I didn’t intend to share this recipe today, BUT I made these spicy noodles on Monday and truly? I just fell in love with them. These noodles are everything. Spicy, tangy, peanutty, a touch sweet, filled with vegetables, fresh basil, garlic, shallots, and just so freaking delicious.
I could go on and on, I love these noodles so much.
They’re also colorful and full of summer produce and made in under 30 minutes. Oh, and gluten-free (depending on the noodle you use of course), vegan, and healthy.
So, everybody in? This is the perfect peanut noodle, can’t get enough.
Sunday I was going through my DM’s and towards the end of the night I got a pretty harsh message. It was unnecessary and mean, but yet I let it affect me to the point of losing sleep. I laid in bed and kept thinking about this message. My practical self knew it meant nothing. I knew this person was just grumpy or having a bad day, but yet the words “your recipes are stale” stuck in my head for a solid 24 hours (along with all the other not so nice comments this person went on to make).
I get nice comments every single day, but sadly it’s the mean ones that always tend to stick with me. Most of the time I brush the mean ones off. But then there are some that hit me when my confidence is low and it can be rough. They are hard to shake off, and yes, I am human, it does affect me.
Instead of being sad all day long, I did something I don’t normally do. I took to Instagram, shared my thoughts, a darn good quote, and immediately you guys turned things around for me. Your messages made me smile ear to ear. I found new inspiration and I made these peanut noodles with newfound confidence.
And I loved them. So here I am today confidently sharing the recipe.
So thank you guys for sticking with me. I love this little (but actually not so little) HBH family just as much as I love my crazy Gerard family.
Long story over, let’s talk peanut noodles.
First, yes, I have made peanut noodles before, BUT these peanut noodles are so different. My older peanut noodle recipe (which I still LOVE) is much more Thai inspired.
Today’s noodles are Korean inspired and made with all the bell peppers and summertime basil. They’re peanutty, spicy, and they have chili oil with fried garlic and shallots.
Best part? That they are SO GOOD and SO EASY to make.
Start with the chili oil. It’s simple but so flavorful. Think peanut oil simmered with thinly sliced garlic, shallots, and chili flakes. The garlic and shallots fry in the oil while the chili flakes make everything extra spicy. This oil is beyond good and can be spooned over anything and everything.
The shallots break down and almost turn jammy, releasing their sweetness. It’s a nice balance to all the spice. And the garlic just gets extra crispy and extra delicious. Add a little salt and the oil is complete.
Now, the noodles.
I just used spaghetti, but rice noodles or soba noodles are both great options too. It’s really all about the sauce, which is very unusual.
This peanut sauce consists of peanut butter, soy sauce, and the very special and flavorful Korean chili paste, Gochujang.
Toss the peanut sauce with the hot noodles, add the bell peppers, plenty of basil, black pepper, and some chili oil. Toss it all together one more time and serve.
These noodles are delicious warm or cold, but personally, I love them warm. Yes, to be expected of me…
These noodles are great served the following day for lunch. They also make an awesome noodle dish for meal prepping, since they keep for a few days when left in the fridge.
My one suggestion? Double the recipe, these noodles go fast. It’s that peanut sauce. Salty, spicy, tangy, and just a touch sweet…so delicious!
If you make these spicy peanut noodles with garlic chili oil be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chili Garlic Oil.
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 641 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Chili Garlic Oil
- 1/3 cup peanut oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small shallots thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or smashed
- 1-2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Peanut Noodles
- 12 ounces rice noodles or long cut pasta
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1-2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for serving
- fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1. To make the chili oil. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peanut oil, shallots, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally until the garlic is fragrant and toasted, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat, let cool, and carefully transfer the oil to a heat-proof bowl or glass jar. 2. To make the peanut noodles. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain.3. Combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, Gochujang, sesame oil, vinegar, honey, ginger, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor or blender. Pulse until combined and smooth. Pour the sauce over the hot noodles. Add the bell peppers, basil, a large pinch of pepper, and 2 tablespoons chili oil. Toss to combine.4. Divide the noodles among bowls and serve topped with additional chili oil and basil. Noodles are delicious warm or cold. Enjoy!
This post was originally published on July 17, 2019
Could you make this with Almond butter? Hate peanut butter.
Love all your recipes and the cookbook. have not had a bad recipe yet.
Thank you.
Hey Lesley! Almond butter or cashew butter would both be delicious in place of the peanut butter. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This recipe looks delicious and. I love that it is quick to make but I need a substitute for the Gochujang. I was about to order it when I saw that it contains wheat. My husband has Celiac Disease…not the life-style choice but the real thing diagnosed with a biopsy of his upper intenstine. We have know of very good gluten free noodles but since I’ve never tasted this chili paste I have no idea how to replace that. i hope you might have a suggestion for something to substitute….just other ideas would be appreciated. I’ll check on the ingrediants myself. Thank you Tieghan
Hey Jennifer!! I would recommend sambal oelek. I use this often and it is GF. OR you can also use very favorite chili paste or spicy seasoning/hot sauce. Just something with some heat. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/sambal-oelek-hot-sauce-can-do-everything
Don’t let the haters get you down, Tieghan! You have the only food blog + cookbook I’ve ever made anything from and followed daily (I just pre-ordered your 2nd cookbook and couldn’t be more excited). I love all of your recipes and always get the best compliments from my IG stories and taste-testers! I’ve turned so many of my friends on to Half Baked Harvest and I appreciate the hard work and love you put into all your recipes! Please don’t ever stop! Hoping you schedule a meet up in LA soon <3
Much love and happy tastebuds,
Sara
Aw you are too kind! Thank you for supporting me and my recipes, Sara! I am so happy to hear this! xTieghan
Yummy, but I’ll add a good handful of scallions and sliced grilled chicken. For me, vegan is not a bonus.
Perfect! Make it your own ? I hope you love this Joyce! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan! Thank you so much for sharing this post. I completely relate to that feeling, and there’s nothing wrong in being upset by others words- it shows how much you care! And yes you’re human. But also know that the insult almost made me laugh because it couldn’t be further from the truth. Your recipes are innovation, fun, and inspiring. Your blog has inspired me to be more creative in the kitchen. I make 2-3 of your recipes a week. I wish there weren’t haters in the world, but we just have to remember our identity is not in their opinions. You just keep being you, focusing on what you love and care about and put your energy into those things. This recipe looks so delish and different than peanut noodles I’ve made in the past. I definitely will try it this weekend. Thanks for all your inspiration and deliciousness you’ve added to my life!
So happy to hear that you are still loving my recipes and blog, Kelsey! Thank you so much! xTieghan
You are the most prolific food blogger I know, and your recipes are always so thoughtful and unique. Lots of people go through trends of ingredients whether because they love something at the moment or its in season and I don’t see a problem with that. You work your butt off and share these delicious recipes with the world for free! And they are such a range of dishes! Thank you so much for doing that. Also, these spicy peanut noodles have me drooling.
Thank you Sandy! I hope you love this recipe if you get a chance to try it! xTieghan
I can’t wait to make this! I am so sorry someone wrote that. It couldn’t be farther from the truth. Your recipes are amazing! My husband has always been the cook in our family and although I try, I have never been able to cook as good as him. I’ve tried recipes from other blogs and cookbooks and none have ever resonated with me like yours do. Ever since he bought me your cookbook and I have been making the recipes off your blog, I do almost all the cooking in our house (and a lot of baking!!) and almost everything I make is from your cookbook or your blog and we both love it! I am becoming a way better and more creative cook because of you and everything we eat is so delicious!
Thank you so much Melisa!! I am so glad you loved this recipe! xTieghan
Mademoiselle Tieghan, you’re an amazing cook who works really really hard to offer the world your (free!) recipes and inspiration every.single.day. I don’t even understand the meaning of this rude comment but I do understand your pain and confusion. Brush it away sweetheart, you know by now that it’s very easy to attack while hiding behind a screen, It’s pathetic. Concentrate on the praise & love you receive from your HBH Family and keep going. You have a huge circle of fans in France so §!@#!% your haters. And by the way, this recipe looks great, I’ll try this next week-end.
Thank you so so much Anaïs! You are always so kind and I appreciate your comments! I hope you love this recipe, let me know! xTieghan
I can’t believe anyone would call your recipes stale – your blog is one of the most creative and unique and is always representing new flavors, cooking styles, and ingredients. When I need inspiration for a new meal, coming to your blog is always just what does the trick. Clearly whoever left this comment is insecure themselves and lashing out at you because they find your creativity, artistry, and vast body of work threatening. Both you and your blog are amazing – I am always amazed by how often you post and inventiveness of each and every recipe!
Thank you so much Erin! I am so glad you are still loving all of the recipes!! xTieghan
Oh, Tieghan, I always feel for you when I learn about the unkind comments. I don’t make many of your recipes, but I do love reading them, seeing your pictures and enjoying the content of your writing. Sometime people who are hurting for some reason have the need to hurt others and darn it, sometimes people are just nasty and jealous. Whatever…
You brighten my day. Keep doing what you love and thank you for sharing your life with us.
You all brighten my day! This comment is so kind, thank you Valerie! xTieghan
Tieghan~We all get caught up in the compliments and the complaints of life. If you are so inclined I would recommend that you pick up a copy of THE FOUR AGREEMENTS by Don Miguel Ruiz. The 2nd Agreement is “Don’t Take Anything Personally”. That means you can’t take the compliments or the complaints to heart. Don’t swallow the poison of the haters. I think you will find some solace in this book. I read it often when I find that I swallow the poison of other people’s stories. Just my 2cents….
Wow I will definitely look into this, thank you so much Sharon! xTieghan
Oh my gosh, “your recipes are stale” isn’t even a good insult. It’s so far from the truth. I second what Liz and Bobbi Jo said. You’re extraordinarily ambitious and talented and creative beyond. But human, so of course hurtful comments make you feel bad. Fortunately you have a soft place to fall with your family and HBH fans worldwide! We’ve got your back!
You are amazing!! Thank you so much Dana. It makes me so happy to hear that! xTieghan
I’m glad you shared your story of the negative comments because it gives me an opportunity to tell you how amazing you truly are. You have a passion and a drive for your business and I think you are doing great things. Your food, recipes, and photography are what I enjoy each morning. You are part of my morning routine when I grab my cup of coffee and sit down to read your blog posts. And trust me when I say this, I look for them in my email box. It’s hard not to let the negative talk bother us but we have to rise above the ignorance. Keep forging ahead and do what you do because you have one person sitting in her house right now in West Virginia who appreciates you. Loved the first cookbook and can’t wait for the new one to arrive!!
Hi Bobbi Jo! This is so sweet to hear! I am really glad you love reading my blog and you have supported me! Thank you so much!! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan, I’m not really on Instagram but am saddened to hear that people put negative comments for you, or indeed, anyone who is putting their heart and soul into sharing their passion with the world. It is a big cliché but one I have grown up with – if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything. You can’t fault that as a guide to life. More importantly, they are wrong! You recipes are fantastically fresh and exciting and I have no idea how you do so many!! Keep ’em coming!
Thank you so much Liz! It is so sweet to hear that you support me and my recipes and are loving the work that I do! I appreciate you! xTieghan
Huge fan of spicy noodles.. These noodles look so darn delicious!! Love the Peanut butter sauce.
Thank you so much Arpita! xTieghan