I got this idea from fellow eHow Editor Elizabeth Biscevic, who puts peanut butter in her ramen for a creamy, filling Thai-inspired soup. As a spice lover, I added some heat and a little bit of lime for brightness. You can adjust the levels of both to your taste.









Things You'll Need

1 package Oriental or Chili flavored ramen

2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

1 tablespoon sambal oelek chili paste, plus more to taste

Half a small red bell pepper, diced

1-2 lime wedges





Tip

Sambal oelek is found in the Asian section of your grocery store in a small plastic jar with a green cover. If you don't have any, simply substitute this with sriracha and red pepper flakes.





Step 1

Boil noodles according to package directions.













Step 2

When the noodles are nearly done, stir in the peanut butter and seasoning packet.









Step 3

Put the soup into a bowl. Stir in a tablespoon of sambal oelek to taste, then more if you want additional heat. Squeeze the lime juice into the soup and top with the diced red bell pepper.







