Peanut Noodles

Peanut noodles are a flavorful dish featuring noodles coated in a rich, savory, and often creamy peanut-based sauce. Common ingredients include wheat noodles, peanut butter or ground peanuts, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and chili, with toppings like cucumber, scallions, or cilantro. This dish is widely popular across East and Southeast Asia, with notable variations in Chinese, Thai, and Indonesian cuisines.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Peanut noodles are typically high in carbohydrates from the noodles and contain moderate to high fat from the peanut sauce, which also provides a good amount of plant-based protein. Key nutrients include fiber, healthy monounsaturated fats, and minerals like magnesium and potassium. A standard serving generally ranges from 400 to 600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	800 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	3 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Zinc	2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Folate	80 mcg
Manganese	1.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, peanut noodles showcase the historical spread of peanuts from the Americas to Asia, where they became a culinary staple. Nutritionally, the combination of protein and healthy fats from peanuts with the carbohydrates in noodles creates a satisfying and energy-dense meal, often enjoyed as street food or a quick home-cooked dish.