Description
A flavorful and creamy Spicy Coconut Noodles recipe featuring rice noodles tossed in a rich coconut milk and red curry paste sauce, enhanced with garlic, ginger, peanut butter, and a hint of lime. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 200 grams rice noodles
Sauce & Seasoning
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil and aromatics: Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and ginger when the oil is hot, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add curry paste: Stir in red curry paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Combine sauces: Pour soy sauce and sesame oil into the pan, stirring to combine with the aromatics and curry paste.
- Add liquids: Slowly add coconut milk while stirring continuously to blend ingredients smoothly.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour in vegetable broth and stir. Add brown sugar, lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Simmer the sauce: Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes allowing it to thicken and flavors to combine.
- Toss noodles in sauce: Add the cooked rice noodles to the pan and toss to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
- Add peanut butter: Stir in peanut butter until melted and fully incorporated to add creaminess.
- Adjust spiciness: Mix in sriracha sauce, adjusting to your preferred heat level.
- Season to taste: Taste the noodles and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped cilantro and green onions over the noodles. Serve immediately garnished with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use rice noodles suitable for the desired texture, soaking or boiling as directed on the package.
- Adjust chili flakes and sriracha to customize the level of spiciness.
- Peanut butter adds creaminess, but can be omitted for a nut-free option.
- Fresh lime juice brightens the dish; adjust the amount to balance flavors.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and green onions for added freshness and color.
