Description
Easy Peanut Udon Noodles is a quick and delicious plant-based meal featuring thick udon noodles tossed in a creamy peanut sauce, crunchy cucumber, and optional sautéed tofu for added protein. This recipe is perfect for a lazy 10-minute dinner that combines Asian flavors with simple, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles & Vegetables
- 16 oz udon noodles (thick cut)
- 1 cucumber (spiralized or thinly sliced)
Protein
- 1 block tofu (extra firm, optional)
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted)
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic (minced or powdered)
- 1 tsp ginger (minced or powdered)
- 1/2 cup hot water (reserved from noodle cooking)
Garnish
- Scallions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish and tofu topping)
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Boil the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the hot cooking water to use in the sauce.
- Make Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and the reserved hot water until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Cucumber: Spiralize or thinly slice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces for added crunch and freshness.
- Cook Tofu: Cut the extra firm tofu into thin slices or cubes. Sauté in a little oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Add a splash of coconut aminos or soy sauce to the pan, reduce heat to low, and cook until the liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle sesame seeds on the tofu for extra flavor and texture.
- Combine: Add the cooked noodles into the bowl with the peanut sauce. Add the sliced cucumber and toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Portion the noodles into bowls, top with the sautéed tofu, and garnish with scallions and additional sesame seeds.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful and satisfying plant-based meal!
Notes
- These peanut udon noodles make a quick and easy 10-minute meal perfect for plant-based dinners.
- Tofu is optional but recommended for added protein.
- You can air-fry, bake, or sauté the tofu depending on your preference.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to suit your preferred spice level.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if you want to make this dish gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 719 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 2369 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 89 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
