Spicy Coconut Noodles
Experience the rich flavors of Spicy Coconut Noodles, a dish that combines fragrant coconut milk with zesty lime and a punch of heat. Perfect for any meal and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 200 grams rice noodles Cook according to package instructions.
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro For garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions For garnish
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce Adjust spiciness to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions.
- Once the noodles are cooked, drain them and set them aside.
Cooking
- Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan.
- Sauté the garlic and ginger for about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally until fragrant.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to combine with the garlic, ginger, and curry paste.
- Slowly add the coconut milk to the pan while stirring constantly, ensuring it blends with the other ingredients.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir everything together until well mixed.
- Add the brown sugar, lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to the sauce, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Toss the cooked rice noodles into the pan with the sauce until they are well coated.
- Stir in the peanut butter, ensuring it melts into the sauce for a creamy texture.
- Add the sriracha sauce to the noodles and mix thoroughly, adjusting the spiciness to your taste.
- Taste the noodles and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice.
- Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the chopped cilantro and green onions on top.
- Serve the spicy coconut noodles right away, garnished with more cilantro and green onions if desired.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions. Pair with crunchy vegetables or a simple salad for a complete meal. For storage, let leftovers cool before placing in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of vegetable broth or coconut milk.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g