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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Main Dishes

    Thai Peanut Noodles {Instant Pot}

    Published: Aug 29, 2018 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    If you love Thai food but don't want to leave the house, these Thai peanut noodles are sure to satisfy your craving! These can be made in the Instant Pot in just five minutes, making them the perfect weeknight meal. Plus, they're vegan-friendly too!

    thai peanut noodles in blue serving bowls

    Cooking with Peanuts!

    I have never been a huge fan of peanut butter, but I do love the flavor of peanuts in more savory dishes!

    Thai food is one of my favorite cuisines - see my One Pot Thai Curry Noodles or Thai Curry Puffs as evidence! And peanuts are a definitive staple in many Thai dishes.

    instant pot noodles being served

    These Thai peanut noodles are a major crowd pleaser in my house.

    And with the help of an Instant Pot, this becomes a really quick and easy weeknight dinner.

    thai noodles made in the instant pot being served in blue dishes

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    Let's make Thai peanut noodles!

    Start by preparing your ingredients. Mince your garlic cloves and ginger, thinly slice the red pepper, and chop up the cilantro. Aren't those veggies gorgeous?

    I've always thought that the more colorful a recipe, the more delicious it will be.

    veggies being sliced for thai peanut noodle recipe

    Next, turn on your Instant Pot and add the sesame oil to the pot.

    Now comes the time for filling your home with the delicious smells of garlic. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté.

    Don't get so distracted that you let it sauté for too long though! Make sure the garlic just slightly browns, but be careful it doesn't turn completely brown or burn.

    garlic and ginger cooking in the instant pot

    Add the red peppers and saute for a few minutes until they soften.

    cooking thai peanut noodles in the instant pot

    While you're sautéing, start mixing together your other ingredients: honey (or agave syrup for a vegan version)v, peanut butter, soy sauce, vegetable broth, and rice vinegar.

    The peanut butter won't mix super well because it's so sticky, but don't worry about that because it will melt in the Instant Pot because of the high pressure. Just mix it as best you can.

    mixing sauce for thai peanut noodles

    Add the sauce to your Instant Pot.

    Now, break your noodles in half. When noodles are cooked, they double or triple in size, so breaking them in half will not only make it easier for you to fit them in the Instant Pot, but it will be a lot easier to eat!

    Add the dry noodles to the Instant Pot and push them down to liquid level.

    Can you believe you're just minutes away from having delicious Thai noodles ready for dinner?

    veggies and sauce in the instant pot for noodles
    noodles in the instant pot

    The Magic of Instant Pot Noodles

    Once you have all your ingredients and noodles in your Instant Pot, put on the lid and turn the pressure valve to seal it closed. Then set the pressure on high for four minutes.

    Can you believe it will only take four minutes to cook?

    Once the time has elapsed, do a quick release of the pressure. And it's ready to enjoy!

    thai peanut noodles in the instant pot

    Don't forget to add a little lime juice before serving. This will give those Thai peanut noodles an extra zing.

    If this dish isn't spicy enough for you, feel free to add a bit of Thai green curry paste to the mix.

    squeezing lime over thai peanut noodles

    Serve your Thai Peanut Noodles up in colorful bowls, with a bit of fresh cilantro and extra peanuts sprinkled on top. Yum!

    instant pot thai peanut noodles being served

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    Recipe

    Thai Peanut Noodles {Instant Pot}

    If you love Thai food but don't want to leave the house, these Thai peanut noodles are sure to satisfy your craving! These can be made in the Instant Pot in just five minutes, making them the perfect weeknight meal. Plus, they're 100% vegan.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 14 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian, Thai, Vegan, vegetarian
    Keyword: Delicious Everyday, how to make thai noodles, instant pot noodles, thai noodles, thai peanut noodles, what to make in the instant pot
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 514kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces spaghetti
    • 2 tbsp sesame oil
    • 3 large garlic cloves minced
    • 2 tbsp fresh ginger minced
    • ½ red pepper thinly sliced
    • ⅓ cup honey or agave syrup for vegan version
    • ⅓ cup peanut butter
    • ⅓ cup soy sauce, gluten-free variety if needed
    • 1 cup vegetable broth
    • 4 tbsp rice vinegar
    • 2-4 tsp Sriracha sauce optional
    • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
    • 1 lime juiced
    • peanuts to garnish
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    Instructions

    • Turn the Instant Pot on to sauté and sesame oil, ginger, garlic and sliced peppers. Stir on sauté mode for 1-2 minutes.
    • Mix together honey (or agave syrup), peanut butter, soy sauce, vegetable broth, sriracha sauce, and rice vinegar. Add to Instant Pot.
    • Break noodles in half and add to the pot, pushing them down to liquid level.
    • If noodles are not covered with liquid, add a bit of water until the noodles are just covered.
    • Turn pressure valve to sealing and set manual pressure on high for 5 minutes.
    • Do a quick release when pressure cooking time has elapsed.
    • Serve noodles topped with a squeeze of lime juice, peanuts, and fresh cilantro.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1366mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 4gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 25.9mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Rosa says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Yummy! I love peanuts and noodles. A great combination.Cheers,Rosa x

      Reply
    2. priyanka says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      This looks amazing! I will need to try them!Thanks for sharing this!

      Reply
    3. priyanka says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Hi,Wow that looks beautiful!I love this post.Thanks.

      Reply
    4. Cait says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Thank you for sharing. this looks delicious! Do you have any suggestions for a sriracha substitute? I enjoy smoky flavors, but not spicy. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        You could definitely just leave out the Sriracha. Another alternative would be something like Cholula, which I find to be milder while still adding a nice flavor. Or substitute with a pinch of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor without spice.

        Reply
    5. Yvonne says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      This is an awesome combo of sweet and spicy! Easy to make!

      Reply
    6. Dawn says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      This was AMAZING!!! So easy and so quick and absolutely delicious. Tasted just as good as my favorite Thai restaurant. Thank you Nicole for sharing this, it’s awesome. This is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again.

      Reply
    7. Anna Prager says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Are you sure there is enough liquid? For that much pasta I feel like double would be needed. I got the burn notice unfortunately.

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        It worked well for me, and I haven't had anyone email me about it yet. But the burn notice is a big problem on the newer instant pots. I picked up a second one and now get that all the time, with the same recipes I've always used. I found replacing the stainless insert with a non-stick one like this helped a lot.

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        • Catherine says

          November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

          I love my nonstick electric pressure cooler! It never fails. Not instant pot brand but it's near the same for it's capabilities and so easy to use and clean

          Reply
    8. Wayne Newman says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Hi nicole, i dont have a prezsure cooker but tried it using a wok while microwaving the pasta . No siratcha but a tablespoon of sambal oelek substituted. Just tossed the pasta through the sauce when cooked? Worked beautifuly. Five minutes prep time, pasta took ten, two minutes to combine in the wok. This will happen again. Wayne.

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      • Nicole says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Great idea, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
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