• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Conscientious Eater
  • START HERE
  • Recipes
  • Cookbook
  • Meal Plan
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Cookbook
  • 8-Week Meal Plan
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipes
    • Cookbook
    • 8-Week Meal Plan
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    You are here: Home | Recipes | Sauces

    Indonesian Peanut Sauce with Noodles

    Jan 24, 2023 by Faith VanderMolen

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    This Indonesian Peanut Sauce is rich, creamy, easy to make and oh, so versatile! It leads to delicious, peanut-y goodness in every bite.  

    Noodles coated in a rich peanut sauce with vegetables

    We love anything peanut butter flavored in our house.

    Especially this Indonesian Peanut Sauce with noodles!

    This Indonesian Peanut Sauce is actually a recipe I grew up eating. My Mom always made these peanut noodles using chicken as the main protein source, but today I'm obviously going to share a plant-based version.

    This vegan peanut sauce thickens the longer you let it heat over a hot stove, which causes it to stick to every nook and cranny of whatever you pour it over.

    Delicious, peanut-y goodness in every bite.  

    Let me show you how to make it!

    Is Peanut Sauce the Same as Satay Sauce?

    Yes, peanut sauce and satay sauce are essentially the same things.

    Peanut sauce is the name commonly used in America, while satay sauce is more widely used in countries such as Indonesia. This is because this delicious peanut sauce is often served with the popular Indonesian dish, satay, which is basically meat skewers.

    Ingredients

    I had forgotten about this sauce for a long time and randomly remembered soon after switching to a vegan diet.

    Thankfully, I was able to find this family favorite recipe saved as a document on my laptop and was so excited to see how easy it is to make.

    To make this peanut sauce, you'll need the following ingredients (all of which I bet you already have in your fridge!)

    • Peanut butter (learn how to make your own peanut butter!)
    • Reduced sodium soy sauce
    • Agave nectar (or brown sugar)
    • Chopped onion
    • Lemon juice
    • Low sodium vegetable broth
    • Garlic
    • Crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)

    We love this sauce over noodles, but you can enjoy it in so many ways!

    • As a sauce for noodles
    • Drizzled over a stir-fry
    • As the sauce for buddha bowls
    • Stirred into fried rice
    • As a dipping sauce for vegan spring rolls
    • As a marinade for tofu or tempeh

    How to Make Indonesian Peanut Sauce

    This sauce is incredibly simple to make.

    Simply follow the step-by-step instructions below and you'll be in peanut noodle heaven before you know it!

    1. In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the peanut sauce and whisk until fairly smooth.
    2. Pour the sauce into a skillet over medium heat and allow the sauce cook for about 5-10 minutes until it has thickened, whisking often to keep the sauce from sticking or clumping.
    Indonesian peanut sauce simmering in a skillet

    That's it!

    To make Indonesian peanut noodles, simple sauté your veggies and protein source in a skillet while the sauce is simmering.

    Once the sauce is almost done cooking, add in your veggies, protein and cooked noodles to the peanut sauce. Toss all the ingredients together so that the noodles, veggies and protein can get fully coated with the sauce.

    Add more red pepper flakes if desired and serve warm!

    Indonesian peanut noodles in a bowl with sautéed veggies

    📖 Recipe

    Indonesian Peanut Sauce mixed with veggies in a bowl

    Indonesian Peanut Sauce

    Faith VanderMolen
    This Indonesian peanut sauce is rich, creamy, easy to make and oh, so versatile!
    4.67 from 3 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Sauces
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 188 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Peanut Sauce

    • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
    • 1 ½ tablespoons agave nectar or brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon chopped onion
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ¾ cup low sodium vegetable broth
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste

    Noodles

    • 4 servings cooked whole wheat linguini or any kind of noodle you desire
    • Chopped veggies of choice I like zucchini, bell peppers and broccoli
    • Protein of choice tofu, tempeh, etc. cut into bite size pieces

    Instructions 

    • Combine all of the ingredients for the peanut sauce in a bowl and whisk until fairly smooth.
    • Pour the sauce into a skillet over medium heat and whisk often to keep the sauce from sticking or clumping. Let the sauce cook for about 5-10 minutes until it has thickened.
    • For the Noodle dish, saute your chopped veggies and protein in a separate skillet while the peanut sauce thickens.
    • Once the sauce is almost done cooking, add in your veggies, protein and pasta to the peanut sauce. Toss all the ingredients together so that the noodles, veggies and protein can get fully coated with the sauce.
    • Add more red pepper flakes if desired and serve warm!

    Notes

    Nutrition facts are for peanut sauce with whole wheat noodles. No veggies are included here.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 328mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!

    More Sauces

    • Vegan Chipotle Mayo
    • Crack Sauce Recipe (AKA The Best Tahini Dressing!)
    • Cilantro Lime Sauce (Vegan!)
    • The Best Vegan Nacho Cheese Recipe


    Plant Biased Cookbook


    Plant Biased cover
     

    Plant Biased is my new cookbook and beginner's guide to eating a more plant based diet! I describe it as "the book I wish I had when I went vegan back in 2013."

    Plant Biased includes...

    90+ beginner recipes! My top breakfast, main dish, dessert & snack recipes!
    Why Plant Biased? Understand the "why" behind your choice to go plant-based!
    Vegan Cooking Basics: What you need to know and what to avoid when cooking.
    Grocery Shopping: How to confidently find healthy, unprocessed foods at the store.
    Nutritional Guidelines: Make sure you meet all your nutritional needs!
    Kitchen Essentials: Learn to create a place where you'll LOVE to cook!

    Buy it now for only $18.95 $9.95!

     
    Preview & Buy!


    buy Plant Biased on Amazon  

    Customer Reviews
    ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 4.8 out of 5


    31 All-Time Greatest Eats Cookbook!

    For a limited time, I'm giving away a 68-page cookbook of my reader-favorite recipes called my "31 All-Time Greatest Eats"!

    Just click the cover image above or the Download button below and it will take you directly to the PDF!

    Reader Interactions

    4.67 from 3 votes (3 ratings without comment)

    Please Leave A Star Review In The Recipe Card! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    I'm a plant-based digital nomad mom-of-two living in Malaysia. Meet Faith!

    For a limited time, I'm giving away a free cookbook of my Top 31 recipes!

    Get it while you can!

    Free Download

    Eat Healthy in 2023!

    • Healthy Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

    • zucchini bread baked oatmeal
      Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal

    • creamy tomato zucchini soup topped with grilled cheese croutons
      Creamy Vegan Tomato Zucchini Soup

    • Vegan Broccoli Potato Soup (Dairy-Free!)

    • Vegan Soba Noodle Recipe!

    • Refreshing Green Smoothie Recipe!

    Most Popular Recipes

    • whole wheat artisan bread on a cutting board
      Easy Whole Wheat Artisan Bread Recipe

    • Easy Homemade Oatmeal Date Granola Bars

    • Whole Wheat No-Yeast No-Rise Vegan Pizza Dough

    • Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews

    • 5 Vegan Overnight Oats Recipes You Can Meal Prep!

    • two glasses of oat milk next to a jar of oat milk
      Homemade Oat Milk Recipe

    8-Week Plant Biased Meal Plan Cover

    DON'T think about recipe planning for weeks!

    ✅ Save Time

    ✅ Reduce Stress

    ✅ Eat Healthy

    Preview & Buy!

    Sourdough Heaven!

    • Vegan Sourdough Waffles

    • Sourdough Pumpkin Bread (Vegan!)

    • Sourdough Banana Bread

    • Easy Sourdough Muffins

    • Vegan Sourdough Pancakes (6 Ingredients!)

    • Vegan Sourdough Bread (Beginner-Friendly!)

    Footer

    The Conscientious Eater

    • START HERE
    • All Recipes
    • Plant Biased Cookbook
    • 8-Week Meal Plan

    Sponsorship

    Sponsor My Emails
    Sponsor Youtube, IG, Website

    My Recipes

    • Breakfast
    • Main Dishes by Cuisine
    • Main Dishes by Recipe Type
    • Condiments
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Snacks
    • Breads
    • WIAW

    Important Stuff

    • Privacy Policy
    • Site Accessbility
    • No AI Training
    • Disclosure
    • Contact
    • Some icons from flaticon.com

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 This website was designed using the Seasoned Pro Theme from Feast Design Co.

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.