The short version
Quick wheat noodles and edamame in a creamy peanut-lime sauce, with crunchy cucumber and peanuts. Serves 2 · estimated total 15 minutes, including prep. Use dried quick-cooking wheat noodles with a 3–4 minute cooking time and frozen shelled edamame labelled to cook in 4–5 minutes.
Why you’ll love this spicy peanut noodles
- 15-minute targetThe timed method includes prep when you use the shortcut ingredients listed below.
- Dinner for twoExact base quantities make two portions; use the existing serving controls to scale the ingredients.
- Your new go-to peanut sauce.Noodle and edamame cooking times vary; check both packets before starting. Choose compatible quick-cooking products and start the longer-cooking ingredient first.
Ingredient notes
Exact amounts are in the recipe card below. Here’s what matters when you shop:
Noodle cooking times. Use dried quick-cooking wheat noodles with a 3–4 minute cooking time and frozen shelled edamame labelled to cook in 4–5 minutes.
Texture and doneness. Noodle and edamame cooking times vary; check both packets before starting. Choose compatible quick-cooking products and start the longer-cooking ingredient first.
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Spicy Peanut Noodles
Quick wheat noodles and edamame in a creamy peanut-lime sauce, with crunchy cucumber and peanuts.
- Prep
- 4 min
- Cook
- 11 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
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Equipment
- Fast-boil electric kettleSee our pick →
- 6-quart pasta pot with strainer lidSee our pick →
- 8-inch chef’s knifeSee our pick →
- 12-inch locking tongsSee our pick →
Instructions
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Boil water and prepare the vegetables
0–4 min: Boil 1 litre of water in the kettle and transfer to a saucepan over high heat. Meanwhile, cut the cucumber into thin matchsticks and slice the spring onion.
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Cook edamame and noodles together
4–9 min: Add the edamame to the boiling water and cook for the full time on its packet. Add the noodles so they finish together: for 5-minute edamame and 4-minute noodles, add the noodles after 1 minute. Stir to separate.
Look for: Add the longer-cooking ingredient first so both finish together. -
While they boil, whisk the peanut sauce
During the boil: Whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup and chilli oil in a large bowl. Scoop 3 tbsp hot cooking water into the sauce and whisk until smooth.
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Drain, toss and finish
9–15 min: Reserve a little more cooking water, then drain the noodles and edamame. Toss with the peanut sauce, adding extra water if needed. Fold in the cucumber and top with peanuts and spring onion.
Look for: The sauce coats the noodles, with crisp cucumber and peanuts added at the end.
Recipe notes
- Timing condition: Use dried quick-cooking wheat noodles with a 3–4 minute cooking time and frozen shelled edamame labelled to cook in 4–5 minutes.
- Practical tip: Noodle and edamame cooking times vary; check both packets before starting. Choose compatible quick-cooking products and start the longer-cooking ingredient first.
- Equipment needed: Kettle, saucepan, mixing bowl, colander, knife.
- Recipe status: This original recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested. The total time is an estimate including ordinary prep under the stated shortcut conditions. Follow doneness cues even if cooking takes longer.
- Images: AI-generated editorial illustrations of the dish, not photographs from kitchen testing.
- Nutrition: Calculated estimates for one of two portions. Dry enriched wheat pasta is the noodle proxy and neutral oil is the chilli-oil proxy. Includes 1 tsp chilli oil; a second teaspoon changes the estimate. Salted quick noodles can have more sodium. Brand and seasoning differences can change the results.
- Cost: Not calculated; check local ingredient prices.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 608
- Protein
- 27.6 g
- Carbs
- 76.5 g
- Fat
- 23.5 g
- Sat. fat
- 3.9 g
- Fiber
- 8.8 g
- Sodium
- 547 mg
Nutrition is an estimate based on 2 servings and typical brands. Course: Dinner · Cuisine: Asian-inspired.
Equipment for this recipe
Check the equipment list before starting. Appliance size and power can affect cooking time.
Fast-boil electric kettle
Our #1 speed trick: boil water in the kettle while the pot heats. Cuts 4–5 minutes off any pasta recipe.
6-quart pasta pot with strainer lid
Drain through the lid — no colander, one less thing to wash on a weeknight.
8-inch chef’s knife
One sharp, balanced knife handles 90% of weeknight prep.
12-inch locking tongs
Flip shrimp one by one and lift pasta straight from the pot into the skillet.
Easy variations
- Adjust the heat: Start with 1 tsp chilli oil, taste the sauce and add the optional second teaspoon only if you want more heat.
- Scale thoughtfully: Ingredient amounts can be scaled, but larger batches may need more pan space or extra cooking time.
How to store and reheat
- Best texture: Best served as soon as the recipe is ready.
- Fridge: Refrigerate promptly in a shallow covered container at 40°F / 4°C or below, within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C). Use within 3 days, or the shortest remaining storage time of any ingredient. Keep the original cooking date for previously cooked chicken or rice.
- Reheat: Reheat the cooked components thoroughly to 165°F / 74°C, adding a little water to loosen sauces if needed. Keep fresh cucumber, herbs and other uncooked toppings separate.
Frequently asked questions
What is needed to make this in 15 minutes?
Use dried quick-cooking wheat noodles with a 3–4 minute cooking time and frozen shelled edamame labelled to cook in 4–5 minutes. Preparation and the overlapping tasks are included in the method; timing is an estimate and equipment can make a difference.
How do I keep the peanut sauce from becoming too thick?
Whisk in hot noodle-cooking water a tablespoon at a time, then toss while the noodles are hot. Keep a little extra water back because the sauce thickens as it stands.
Has this recipe been kitchen-tested?
Not yet. This is an original recipe developed for this collection, with estimated timing. Cook to the stated doneness and package instructions rather than stopping solely because a timer ends.