Ramen Pad Thai: Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
By Ethan Parker
Ramen Pad Thai features inexpensive ramen noodles coated in a creamy peanut sauce that is sweet, salty, and lightly spicy. This super easy dish is a lifesaver for busy weeknights, ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick dinner, it's both satisfying and customizable, allowing for various proteins like eggs, chicken, or shrimp. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- •3 packages ramen noodles (spice packet discarded)
- •1 quarter cup creamy peanut butter
- •3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- •1 tablespoon brown sugar
- •1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- •0.5 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or sriracha)
- •2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- •2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- •2 large eggs (well beaten)
- •2 scallions (diced)
- •crushed peanuts (for garnish)
- •lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- 2
Drain most of the water, reserving 1/4 cup.
- 3
Whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, chili sauce, sesame oil, and the reserved ramen water until combined and smooth.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan until shimmering, then scramble the eggs until cooked through.
- 5
Off the heat, add the cooked ramen and peanut sauce to the pot with the eggs, and toss to coat.
- 6
Serve immediately topped with diced green onions, crushed peanuts, and lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
451
Protein
15g
Fat
23g
Carbs
49g
