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Creamy Peanut Butter Ramen

A quick and comforting bowl of noodles coated in a savory, nutty peanut sauce.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Global· July 16, 2026
Creamy Peanut Butter Ramen
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Prep
5 minutes
Cook
5 minutes
Total
10 minutes
Serves
1

Peanut butter ramen is one of my favorite ways to turn a simple pack of noodles into a satisfying meal. The creamy sauce balances salty, sweet, and spicy notes perfectly, making it a hit for busy weeknights when you want something cozy.

My top tip for this recipe is to save a little splash of the noodle cooking water. Stirring it into your peanut sauce helps it cling to the noodles much better, creating a silky texture that feels restaurant quality.

Ingredients

  • 1 pack instant ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons hot water from the noodle pot
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the ramen noodles according to the package directions, but skip the seasoning packet.

  2. 2

    While the noodles cook, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Before draining the noodles, carefully scoop out two tablespoons of the hot cooking water and whisk it into your peanut butter mixture until smooth.

  4. 4

    Drain the noodles and add them back to the pot or into a bowl.

  5. 5

    Pour the peanut sauce over the hot noodles and toss well to coat everything evenly.

  6. 6

    Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

💡 Tips

Serve this dish immediately while the noodles are hot for the best texture. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge and add a tiny splash of water when reheating. You can also toss in some cooked chicken or steamed broccoli to turn this into a heartier meal.

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