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Transform Ramen With An Easy-To-Make Peanut Butter Sauce
BY Sylvia Tomczak
When your bowl of ramen is lacking in terms of flavor, you can give it an easy boost by adding a dollop of zesty peanut butter sauce, which you can concoct in a matter of minutes.
It's just a matter of whisking together a few aromatics, some key sauces like chili, hoisin, and soy, and a touch of water with a generous amount of peanut butter.
Once you let this saucy concoction simmer and reduce, several spoonfuls can be stirred into homemade or instant ramen broth before being combined with noodles and toppings.
The sauce adds notes of earthiness, spice, and tang. The toastiness of its peanut base also complements the broth's savoriness while contrasting umami with its subtle sweetness.
Additionally, the peanut sauce can improve texture with its thick and creamy decadence. Plus, it bulks up your ramen as its nutty base provides an ample serving of extra protein.