Easy Peanut Butter Ramen

This delicious peanut butter ramen is an easy meal that's ready in just a few minutes. It's so creamy and flavorful!

It's always fun to try new ways to make ramen - this peanut butter method is perfect for when you want a quick but interesting ramen recipe.

The rich broth in this homemade peanut butter ramen is delicious and filling. To make it an even heartier meal, you can add your favorite meat, crispy tofu, and toppings of choice. 

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• Peanut Butter Ramen Ingredients
• Instructions
• Tips for Making this Recipe
• Storage
• What to Serve with Peanut Butter Ramen
• More Ramen Recipes to Try
• Peanut Butter Ramen

You may have seen the TikTok peanut butter ramen videos (there are so many good ones)—this is a take on them. You'll combine a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry for a fantastic lunch or dinner.

If you love ramen hacks, you've got to try this one. You'll make the ramen sauce with just a few ingredients plus the spice packet, and if you're making it with fresh noodles (not instant), I'll show you how to make your own seasoning blend, too.

Ramen with a lightly spicy peanut butter sauce is so creamy and delicious!

Peanut Butter Ramen Ingredients

• Ramen - You'll need 1 packet of instant ramen noodles with a seasoning packet. Or, you can use dried (not fried) ramen noodles and 1 tablespoon of this Homemade Ramen Seasoning.
• Natural Peanut Butter - You want to use a creamy peanut butter instead of a crunchy peanut butter. This is what makes the creamy broth. 
• Chili Sauce - Sriracha sauce or any other kind of chili garlic sauce can be used. If you like spicier ramen, double or triple the amount of sriracha. One teaspoon of chili paste will give you a hint of heat if you'd like less spice.
• Sweetener - I like honey in this recipe, but any other liquid sweetener like agave or maple syrup will also work.  
• Garlic - Grate the garlic so it's easily dispersed in the sauce. If you don't have fresh garlic, you can use ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder.
• Optional Toppings - Top your ramen with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of white and black sesame seeds. Feel free to experiment and add your favorite ramen toppings and seasonings, like soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, or red pepper flakes.

See the recipe card for quantities and details.

Instructions

Cook the noodles - Cook one packet of ramen noodles according to package directions (reserve ¾ cup ramen cooking water). 

Make the spicy peanut sauce - While the ramen is cooking, combine the peanut butter, sriracha, honey, grated garlic, and the ramen seasoning packet in a large soup bowl. Stir to combine into a smooth paste. Pour the reserved ramen cooking water into the peanut butter mixture and stir till combined. 

Add Noodles - Add the noodles to the bowl and stir till coated with the sauce. 

Serve - Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately. 

Tips for Making this Recipe

Cooking Tips - Make sure to reserve ¾ cup of the cooking water after you've cooked your noodles. This will 'melt' the peanut butter and other ingredients to create the sauce.

Specialty Ingredients - I like using sriracha sauce for this recipe (although you can use any kind of chili oil or sauce), as well as black sesame seeds.

Diet/Allergy Alternatives - If you'd like this recipe to be vegan, make sure to use ramen with a veggie-only seasoning packet and substitute the honey for agave.

Storage

You can make the ramen broth ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

I don't recommend cooking and storing the noodles. Make them just before you're ready to eat them so they keep their texture. 

What to Serve with Peanut Butter Ramen

• TikTok Carrot Salad - Shaved carrots with rice wine vinegar and sesame oil make a delicious side salad to these spicy peanut butter ramen noodles. 
• Shrimp Summer Rolls - These rolls are made with crunchy cucumber, rice vermicelli noodles, and lots of fresh herbs. They're fun to make and absolutely delicious.
• Cucumber Kimchi - These are a take on Korean cucumbers (called Oi Kimchi) that are spicy, quick-pickled, and a little vinegary.
• Teriyaki Glazed Salmon - This delicious salmon has just the right amount of sweet and savory and comes together in less than 30 minutes.

More Ramen Recipes to Try

If you love a good, healthy ramen bowl (I mean, who doesn't?!), try some of our other favorite recipes. Be sure to check out our full list of what to add to ramen!

• Ramen with Milk - This recipe is so easy to pull together and includes a creamy, flavorful broth.
• Ramen with Egg & Kewpie - This 10-minute recipe is the ultimate Carbonara-like ramen recipe.
• Miso Ramen Recipe with Bok Choy - A delicious and vegetable-heavy ramen made with miso paste that's a must try!
• Vegetarian Miso Ramen Recipe - Another tasty, easy noodle recipe, this vegan ramen is made with vegetable broth (or stock) and two types of miso.

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