Panang Noodles Recipe

4.53 from 69 votes

Transform your mealtime with effortless Panang Noodles! Just a sauce spin in the blender, a mingle with piping hot rice noodles, and a lavish sprinkle of toppings for a delightful dish that is ready in 20 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Thai

Diet: Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 518kcal

Author: Linda

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Peanut Noodles

8 ounces rice noodles
1 large carrot shredded (reserve a pinch for topping)
1 large bell pepper very thinly sliced
2 scallions sliced (white parts only, reserve green for topping)

For the Sauce

1/2 cup peanut butter crunchy or creamy
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp canola oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sambal oelek chili paste optional
1 tablespoon panang curry paste
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root
3 cloves garlic peeled, roughly chopped

For the Toppings

Chopped roasted peanuts
Sliced green scallion
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime quarterered
Sesame seeds optional

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to package directions. Remove the noodles from the water when they are 'al dente' to prevent overcooking. Drain.
Meanwhile, while the noodles are cooking, combine all the sauce ingredients along with 1/3 cup of water in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth.
When the noodles are cooked and drained, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss well.
Immediately add the carrot, bell pepper, and scallion, and fold them into the noodles.
Divide the noodles into serving bowls and top as desired. Squeeze lime juice over the top and enjoy!

Notes

Makes 6 cups, so serving size is one and a half cups.

Store leftover Panang Noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator; they'll stay good for up to 3-4 days. Freezing is not recommended as it can significantly alter the texture of the noodles and vegetables.

For reheating, gently warm the noodles in a microwave, stirring occasionally, or reheat them in a pan over low heat. If the noodles seem dry, add a small amount of water or extra sauce to retain moisture and flavor during the reheating process.

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