PANTRY / SAUCE

Peanut Butter Noodle Sauce: A Pantry Staple That Beats Bottled Dressing

Standard peanut butter, soy sauce, and a splash of vinegar build a sauce that costs less per tablespoon than any bottled peanut or sesame dressing on the shelf.

INGREDIENT UNIT LEDGER

SERVINGS: 4
INGREDIENT ITEM QTY UNIT COST
Spaghetti or Rice Noodles 12 oz $0.96
Peanut Butter 0.33 cup $0.20
Soy Sauce 3 tbsp $0.30
Rice Vinegar 2 tbsp $0.24
Garlic Cloves, Minced 2 cloves $0.20
Warm Water (to thin) 3 tbsp $0.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL MATRIX: $1.90
COST PER SERVING: $0.47

Preparation Protocol

  1. Whisk the Sauce: Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic together, adding warm water gradually until smooth and pourable.
  2. Cook the Noodles: Boil noodles until al dente, then drain.
  3. Toss: Toss hot noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated, adding more warm water if needed to loosen.
  4. Serve: Serve warm or chilled, topped with crushed peanuts or green onion if available.