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Spicy Coconut Noodles

Creamy Spicy Coconut Noodles for a Quick Flavor Boost

Experience a flavor explosion with Spicy Coconut Noodles, ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Rice Noodles The backbone of the dish
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil For sautéing
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 inch Ginger Grated or minced
  • 2 tbsp Red Curry Paste Key flavor
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce For umami
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Adds nutty aroma
  • 1 can Coconut Milk 13.5 oz can
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth To loosen sauce
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Balances flavors
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice For freshness
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes To customize heat
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro For garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped for garnish
  • 2 tbsp Peanut Butter Enhances creaminess
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce For heat
  • to taste Salt To taste
  • to taste Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil a large pot of water and cook rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente, about 4-6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the red curry paste and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing well. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to incorporate.
  5. Slowly add coconut milk while stirring continuously until combined.
  6. Add vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Mix in brown sugar, lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  8. Add cooked noodles to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. Cook for an additional minute.
  9. Mix in peanut butter until fully melted.
  10. Stir in sriracha to adjust heat according to taste. Serve with cilantro and green onions on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a creamy boost, blend in more coconut milk or cream before serving.

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