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Simple-to-make Chili Crisp Peanut Noodles. Full of delicious spicy Thai flavors and made in just 30 minutes. These noodles are tossed in a delicious peanut sauce made with Thai red curry paste. Then simply add in plenty of vegetables, top with crispy halloumi cheese, and toss with chili garlic oil, herbs, and sesame seeds. Once everything is together, you’ll have the most delicious vibrant peanut noodle bowls.
Monday noodles! Oh, how I love these bowls. There’s something about peanut noodles that are just so delicious. But I really have to be in the mood for them. And something about these warm summer days always puts me in that mood. Maybe because it’s somewhat of a lighter noodle dish, yet still so filling, and obviously full of flavor. Spicy, sweet, saucy, and vegetable-filled.
Totally delicious.
To be honest, these noodles were really inspired by my chili crisp chicken cucumber rice bowl. And also a bowl of peanut noodles I made years back. The noodles from years back had one very unusual ingredient, crispy halloumi. Halloumi is a Greek grilling cheese that’s not usually used in a peanut noodle dish. But who’s to say you can’t toss in something different?
I love a crispy, chewy bite with my noodles. Most people would use tofu. However, I really don’t enjoy tofu, so halloumi has always been my go-to replacement. It often shocks people at how well it pairs with so many different flavors.
The details
As with most peanut noodle dishes, this is not very involved, but there are a fair amount of ingredients in the sauce. Don’t let that scare you! The sauce is a really yummy mix of peanut butter, tamari (or soy sauce, of course), red curry paste, honey (to balance out that spice), and then lots of ginger.
Nothing fancy, but a really great mix of flavors. And of course, the peanut butter in the sauce makes it especially delicious.
I like to make the sauce first and toss it with warm noodles. For the noodles, I use either a linguine rice noodle or a traditional Italian linguine noodle. Either works well, it’s just more what you prefer and or are in the mood for.
I’ll usually make the sauce while the noodles boil.
Once I have the noodles tossed I then cook the halloumi and chili garlic oil. Both are quick. Simply pan-cook the halloumi in a skillet until it’s crisp. It takes about 5 minutes and is super easy.
To the same skillet, I add sesame oil, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook the mix together until the garlic turns a pretty golden color and becomes crisp. Just be sure to watch closely. The garlic can go from crisp to burnt real fast.
At this point, toss the halloumi with the oil, herbs, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
Serve the noodles topped with the halloumi and an extra drizzle of the chili crisp oil.
I know this may seem involved, but it’s really not. Just make the sauce, toss with the noodles, then crisp up some garlic in a skillet. Worth every step too!
The noodles are extra saucy, with just the right amount of spice. And I love all the fresh vegetables and herbs. This is a really nice summery noodle dish!
Looking for other light summer recipes? Here are some favorites:
Chili Mango Summer Rolls with Ginger Peanut Sauce
Peanut Chicken Spring Roll Bowls
20 Minute Red Curry Basil Garlic Oil Noodles
Lastly, if you make this, 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!
Chili Crisp Peanut Noodles with Crispy Halloumi
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 496 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rice noodles or long cut pasta
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon, plus 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, cubed and patted dry
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and add to a large bowl with the carrots and peppers.2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, curry paste, ginger, and 1/3 cup water. Pulse until combined and smooth. Pour the sauce over the warm noodles. Tossing well.3. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the Halloumi and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet.4. To the skillet, add 1/4 cup sesame oil, the garlic, and a pinch of chili flakes. Cook until the garlic crisps, about 5 minutes. Toss the Halloumi with 1/2 of the garlic oil, cilantro, basil, peanuts, and sesame seeds. Add the lime juice. 5. Divide the noodles between bowls and top with the halloumi, herbs, and additional chili garlic oil. Enjoy!
DELICIOUS! I substituted the halloumi for pork belly and we devoured this dish!
Hi Kelli,
Amazing!! I am so excited to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! Have a great weekend☀️
This is my new favorite spicy noodle dish. The halloumi cheese is a nice addition that my family loved. I will definitely be making this again soon!
Hi Kellee,
Amazing!! I am so excited to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! Have a great weekend☀️
This is an amazing recipe. So many layered flavors. I did hold off on cooking the noodles until the cheese was done so that the noodles were not cold.
Hi Treena,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Happy Friday! xTieghan
Flavourful and summery noodle dish. If you’re using soy sauce would definitely recommend low sodium. Halloumi is good but definitely a bit on the salty side. Also more like an hour with prep and cook time. Enjoyed it overall would make again!
Hi Lena,
Happy Friday!? Thanks a lot for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! xx
This recipe was so flavorful and fun to make! I ended up using whole wheat spaghetti for the noodles and added broccoli and it was delicious. Definitely will make this one again!
Hi Elisa,
Awesome!! Love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for trying it out! xTieghan
This was delicious! I used chicken as protein since I didn’t want to run to the store and just wanted to use what I had on hand. Absolutely stellar and super easy, will be making again.
Hey Lynsey,
Amazing!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for trying it out:)
Made this tonight and after reading the directions a few times I’m still not seeing where the green onions are added! Please let me know:)
Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks for making this recipe! The green onions are added as garnish in step 5. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Wow! Made this tonight and it was outstanding! The flavors are spot on, and the cheese was a surprisingly good addition. This would be good with any protein, but I’m glad I tried it with the halloumi. I only withheld a star because it took a quite a bit longer than 30 minutes to make [I do cook a lot, but I’m not a hurrier, so I just took my time (a little over an hour)]. When I was purchasing the rice noodles I was tempted to buy premade chili crisp, but I’m glad I made it, because it’s much more economical, and now I know how, (and it’s awesome!). The entire dish is very customizable, which I really like. Thank you for another winner. Love your energy, your style, and the way you make all sorts of flavors and styles of cuisine more approachable and doable!
Hey Anna,
Happy Wednesday! I really appreciate you taking the time to make this recipe, I love to hear that it was a hit! Thanks for sharing your review, sorry this took longer than 30 minutes! xxT
This looks amazing and j can’t wait to try it! Maybe I’m just missing it but… When do we add the carrots and peppers in the recipe list? Are those added raw, or sautéed at some point?
Ooookay I’m blind I see it now 🙂
Hi Amelia,
The carrots and peppers are added in step 1:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This recipe is absolutely perfect. I subbed tofu for halloumi but looking forward to trying it again WITH the halloumi. It won’t be long before I make this again, huge hit!
Hey Bri,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this dish and sharing your review, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xx
Love this recipe … my only thing it took me a long time .. maybe after making it a few times I’ll get faster. I’ve tried 3 of your recipes so far and my hubby loves them !!!!
Hey Jolene,
Amazing! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! Have a great Monday! xTieghan
Way, WAY too salty.
Hey there,
Thanks for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback. Sorry to hear it was salty for you. Please let me know if I can help in any way! xTieghan
Yum! This recipe was so fun and different then my normal go-to meals.
Hey Marcy,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! Have the best weekend! xxT
Made this last night because I was intrigued by these flavors with halloumi and happened to buy some the night before. It was delicious! Super saucy and flavorful. I used premade chili crisp which shortened prep and cook time, but everything else was able to get done while the noodles cooked. Can’t wait to eat the leftovers!
Hey Gabrielle,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! Have the best weekend! xxT
Fantastic!!! You could even make it with all veggies and no noodles if you wanted! I only used about 1/2 the dressing and it was saucy enough so I just kept the rest in the fridge for another use. I added beef because it is what I had in the fridge! This would also be great with shrimp too! We loved this and it will be in the rotation for sure!
Hey Jess,
Happy Friday! Thanks a ton for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was a hit! ?Tieghan