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Craving something fast, cozy, and wildly satisfying? Meet your new weeknight noodle bowl. Chewy noodles get tossed in a creamy gingery peanut sauce, then topped with crispy sesame-seared halloumi, fresh herbs, and a big squeeze of lime. Twenty minutes, big flavor, minimal dishes—yes please.
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Oh how I would kill for a bowl of these noodles right now. I may be in Korea, but with the businesses of everything we have been doing, we have not had any time to explore and find good authentic Korean food. So far we’ve eaten a lot of kimchi, beef bulgogi, and shrimp fried rice…for breakfast. It’s definitely been very interesting.
As I write this, it’s the morning before my brother, Red competes in finals, so approximately four fifty one am on Sunday morning here in PyeongChang. I am all messed up with what day it is and when I should be sleeping, but I am so thankful to be here with my family and watching my brother do something that is beyond incredible. I’m amazed by him, and no matter the results, I will forever be proud of Red for making it to the Olympics…and now the finals. The kid is only seventeen and has accomplished one of the biggest goals imaginable.
Pretty cool.
I plan on a quick update for you all tomorrow, but I’ll be doing a full recap of the trip when I return home later this week. Until then, I’m going to try to soak in all that we are experiencing here.
For now though, let’s talk noodles! It’s no secret around here that I love peanut butter and noodles. Most frequently my peanut butter is paired with sweets, and my noodles with cheese, but peanut noodles have always been a favorite of mine and it’s about time I shared a recipe with you guys.
This recipe is up there in my top favorites, and for two reasons.
One, it’s so easy.
Two, it’s so good…addictingly good.
This noodle recipe is all about the sauce.
It’s heavy on the peanut butter, and flavored with Thai curry paste, ginger, honey, and toasted sesame oil. Everything is mixed in the blender and then tossed with hot noodles and topped with fresh lime, basil, and cilantro.
To add an extra layer of texture and flavor I pan-fried some Halloumi cheese in soy and sesame oil. It’s kind of like crispy tofu…but better. I mean, it’s salty pan-fried Halloumi cheese atop peanut noodles.
I don’t know about you guys, but that sounds pretty awesome to me.
The major bonus to this recipe…just how quickly this dish comes together!
Twenty minutes and DONE. Yup, I sure am good with that.
Better Than Takeout 20 Minute Peanut Noodles with Sesame Halloumi
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rice noodles or long cut pasta
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari , (be sure to use low-sodium)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chili paste , (I use sambal oelek)
- 1 tablespoon Thai curry paste
- 2 inches fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- juice from 1 lime
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 mango, sliced
- 1 cup shelled, edamame
Sesame Halloumi
- 8 ounces Halloumi cheese cubed
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain.2. Meanwhile, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, chili paste, curry paste, ginger, garlic, and 1/2 cup water. Pulse until combined and smooth. Pour the sauce over the hot noodles. Add the lime juice, basil, cilantro, carrots, bell peppers, mangos, and edamame. Toss to combine.3. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the Halloumi and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.4. Divide the noodles among bowls and top with Halloumi. Enjoy!
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Trust me…these noodles need to be on your dinner table tonight.
I just made this tonight for dinner. Amazing!! I actually subbed the halloumi for tofu and it was great – will defo make it with halloumi too to see which I like best.
I just wanted to say thanks for all your recipes. I have been so uninspired for about 3 years leaving my partner to do all the cooking. So from him and me thank you so much for being my food muse and getting me back in the kitchen! Keep up the good work!
Kirsty x
Awh I am so glad my recipes have inspired you to start cooking again! I hope you continue to love them, Kristy!
What are your favorite brand of noodles to use? Love all your recipes I’ve made so far! Thank you!
I like to use Thai Kitchens Rice noodles. link below. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
https://rstyle.me/n/czx8hjb9wzf
Made this tonight, and it turned out super good. Will be serving this again.
That is amazing to hear! Thank you!
ended up doubling the honey bc this was very peanut buttery. The sauce seems a bit overcomplicated– I think one spicy sauce (curry or chili sauce would be fine), and even more spice would be good. Also next time I think I will opt for soba or whole wheat noodles- the rice noodles ended up pretty gummy. Lastly- I used tofu instead of halloumi bc of personal preference and would do that again
Hi Nicole. Thank you for sharing your adjustments, I hope this turned out amazing for you!
I just made this for lunch and it is ridiculously amazing. I have never tried halloumi cheese before and it was a great combo with this dish.
I am really glad you liked this Alison! Thank you so much!
I made this for dinner tonight, and, uh, wow, it is a dream come true. I thought it was a perfect balance between salty, sweet, and a little bit of heat. I will be making this for lunch again tomorrow.
Thank you so much Claudia! I am so glad you loved this recipe and hope you enjoy others as well!
This dish is absolutely amazing! I omitted the mango, as I’m not a fan, but made the rest as described and it was delicious! It definitely took me longer than 20 minutes, but was well worth it! Thanks for another great recipe! I’m going to use your cookbook next month when I host my Cookbook Club and know it’s going to be a hit!
Thank you so much Kay! I hope you love the recipes in the book! Let me know what you make ?
Can the halloumi taste okay reheated in a microwave? I was thinking about making it for a meal prep plan..
HI! You can make the halloumi ahead, but honestly, I would just eat it cooled or at room temp. Reheating it can make it a little rubbery. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
This was so yummy-and quite easy! I was skeptical about not cooking the carrots and peppers, but actually they were a perfect crunch with the noodles. Even my two year old loved the “peanut butter sauce!”
Awh that is so great! Thank you Allie!
Loved it but the halloumi turned out to be extra salty with the Tamari sauce. Also the sauce turned too much and drowning the 8oz rice noodles. It looked amazing upon serving but forgot to take any photos. I will certainly try this again though with less sauce and reduced salt soya sauce cause the taste of the sauce was really fascinating!
I am so glad you enjoyed this and hope it turns out better for you next time you make it! Thank you!
Making this tonight, and will also add some of my asian pan fried tofu! It’s the meals from you that get me through work!
Sounds delicious! Let me know how it turns out for you Michelle! Thank you!
This was way too salty!
Thank you Emily!
This dish looks AMAZING! Will definitely be trying it out. I’ve been loving noodles since being pregnant and this looks like it will totally hit the spot!!
Perfect! I hope you love this Stacy, let me know how it turns out for you! Also, I hope your pregnancy is going well ?
I’m confused- I don’t see line juice listed on the ingredient list… yet the recipe instructions refer to lime juice..
You need the juice from 1 lime. Recipe is fixed. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! ?
Hello! Making this for dinner tonight, it says to add the lime juice in step 2 but it isn’t in the ingredients, how much should be added? thanks!
You need the juice from 1 lime. Recipe is fixed. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂