Lunch doesn’t have to be boring - and these Peanut Sauce Udon Noodles do just the trick. Check out this quick recipe that makes for a perfect mid-day meal.

UDON worry, be happy!

There’s no other way to put it: when it comes to preparing lunches, I am so LAZY!

Yes, I admit it: I’ve never been too fond of lunch. Even as a little girl, lunchtime at school just felt like a bore. There was nothing exciting about reaching into my lunch box, only to find a cold sandwich, a juice box, and packaged snacks.

I am still the same way today. Lunch cuts right in the middle of my working hours – and when you work as much as I do, time is precious! I can’t be bothered to prepare a nutritious, delicious meal – or can I?!

Udon Noodles to the Rescue!

Okay, you wouldn’t believe this – but I only prepared my own udon noodles when I developed this recipe for Peanut Sauce Udon Noodles.

So shocking, right?! And boy, have I been missing out! Udon noodles are SO easy to prepare. All you have to do is follow the package’s instructions – which normally involves boiling them for 3 minutes, then strain.

So. Darn. Simple!

And this is why I think it my Peanut Sauce Udon Noodles are a great option for lunch. It’s a warm, delicious, easy-to-prepare meal. It takes minutes to whip-up, which is exactly what we need right in the middle of our work day.

It’s All in the Sauce

Okay, I might be a newbie when it comes to cooking udon, but my peanut sauce is one of my signature sauces. I am so happy to FINALLY be sharing it with you today!

I love hints of sweetness to my main courses, and this peanut butter sauce offers exactly that flavourful touch. Plus, it’s a surefire recipe and it comes out perfect every time I prepare it.

How to Make Peanut Sauce Udon Noodles

Okay, everyone… enough rambling from me! See below for my Peanut Sauce Udon Noodles recipe:

Peanut Sauce Udon Noodles

This Peanut Sauce Udon Noodles dish is quick to whip-up and really hits the spot. Plus it’s got tons of flavour andmakes lunchtime not-so-boring!

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Course lunch

Cuisine Asian Fusion

Ingredients

400 g Udon noodles
1 cup smooth peanut butter
3 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp granulated sugar
3 tbsp heavy cream
Sesame seeds for garnishing
Green onions chopped, to taste

Instructions

Prepare udon noodles according to package’s directions, strain and set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat peanut butter over medium.
Once the peanut butter starts to melt, add soy sauce, sugar, and heavy cream. Mix thoroughly.
Add peanut sauce onto noodles and coat evenly. Portion out peanut noodles and serve in a bowl. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Keyword noodles, peanut sauce, udon noodles

Have you ever prepared Udon noodles? Let me know in the comments below what kind of sauces and toppings you use!