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Instant Pot Thai Peanut Noodles

Thai Peanut Noodles is a quick and delicious noodles recipe where noodles are tossed in peanut sauce and stir fried vegetables in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker or Stovetop.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Keyword instant pot noodles, instant pot thai peanut noodles, vegan thai
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Method Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 669kcal
Author Bhavana Patil

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti 
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
  • salt adjust to taste
  • 1 medium carrot cut into julienne
  • ½ red bell pepper cut into julienne
  • ½ green bell pepper cut into julienne
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 3 stalks green onions chopped

Thai Peanut Sauce

  • ¼ cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup Or honey or 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
  • 2 tablespoon sriracha ( Add more or less according to your taste ) or red chilli sauce

Garnish:

Instructions

Instant Pot Method:

  • Combine creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, red chili sauce or Sriracha, maple syrup (or honey) in a small bowl. Whisk it until well blended and keep aside.
    step to prepare thai spicy peanut sauce collage
  • Turn on SAUTE on Instant Pot. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon oil, minced ginger, garlic and saute for few seconds.
  • Next add the vegetable broth (or water), thai peanut butter sauce, salt and whisk well.
    step to add peanut sauce in water and mix well collage
  • Break the spaghetti noodles into half, place them criss cross in the pot and make sure they are spread out in the pot and covered by the liquid.
    step to add the noodles criss cross in to the water collage
  • Close the lid on the pot. Cook at High pressure for 4 Minutes for Aldente. Generally, the time to cook pasta in an Instant Pot is usually 1 minute less than half the time on the pasta box.
  • Once the pot beeps, Quick Release the remaining pressure manually.
  • Open the lid, Add all the chopped veggies and using a tong, mix every thing well and separate the noodles, if you see any clumps. Place the lid back on the Instant Pot and let it sit for 4-5 minutes (This heat is sufficient to cook the vegetables).
    Note:There is a possibility of some water being left in the pot. But they will get absorbed as you stir the noodles.
    step to add the vegetables and mix well collage
  • Lastly squeeze some lime juice and garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, cilantro and sesame seeds. Enjoy hot!
    thai peanut noodles in the instant pot insert garnished with roasted peanuts and cilantro

Stovetop Pot Method:

  • Cook the noodles in a large pot according to package directions. Drain the noodles.
  • In a small bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, red chili sauce or Sriracha, maple syrup or honey. Stir well with a whisker until well blended and keep aside.If sauce it too thick add 2 tablespoon of water.
  • In a medium pan, heat oil, once hot add minced ginger and garlic and saute for few seconds. Then toss the veggies on high heat for few seconds.
  • Add the cooked noodles and peanut sauce, Toss gently until everything is coated evenly.
  • Lastly squeeze some lime juice and garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, cilantro and sesame seeds. Enjoy hot!

Video

Notes

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT
 

Variations

  1. Make it Spicy: Add a few more teaspoons of sriracha or red chili sauce (schezwan sauce) for a spicier version.
  2. Type of Oil: You can also use sesame oil or olive oil for this recipe.
  3. Add Vegetables: You can also add vegetables of your choice like Vegetables: You can add more veggies to the dish, such as broccoli, snap peas, or bok choy, to increase its nutritional value.
  4. Add Protein: You can add a protein like crispy extra-firm tofu, edamame to make a complete meal.
  5. Type of Noodles: This recipe is made with organic durum wheat spaghetti. You can use any brand. Adjust or experiment with water and time for other types of noodles.

 

Tips to Make the Best Thai Peanut Noodles

  1. Don't Overcook: Do not overcook noodles, as they will turn mushy and soft.
  2. Make sure to place the broken spaghetti noodles in cris crossway to avoid the noodles clumping after pressure cooking.
  3. Try to use low-sodium soy sauce and if you are looking for gluten-free use Tamari or also Coconut Aminos to replace the soy sauce and it’s the best!
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 669kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 832mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4575IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 3mg