Description
Delicious Spicy Coconut Noodles combine rich coconut milk and bold red curry paste with tender rice noodles for a flavorful and creamy dinner. This easy stovetop recipe features a balance of spicy, savory, and tangy tastes with garlic, ginger, peanut butter, and a fresh cilantro garnish, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles (flat, wide noodles preferred)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for sautéing)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 can coconut milk (full-fat, about 13.5 oz)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- Sriracha sauce (to taste, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Preparation: Boil water in a pot and cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions until tender. Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking.
- Heat the Pan: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Curry Paste: Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes to release its flavors.
- Add Sauces: Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to combine well.
- Create the Sauce: Gradually pour in coconut milk while stirring continuously; the sauce will start to thicken.
- Add Broth and Seasoning: Stir in vegetable broth, followed by brown sugar, lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the brown sugar dissolves completely.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add the drained noodles to the pan and toss gently to coat them evenly in the sauce.
- Add Peanut Butter: Stir in peanut butter until melted and fully incorporated into the noodles.
- Adjust Heat: Mix in sriracha sauce according to your spice preference.
- Final Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions. Serve hot for a delicious, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use flat, wide rice noodles for better sauce absorption and texture.
- Adjust chili flakes and sriracha to control the spice level.
- Full-fat coconut milk provides the best creamy consistency; light coconut milk can be used but may be less rich.
- Fresh lime juice brightens the dish and balances richness.
- Peanut butter adds creaminess and a subtle nutty flavor; smooth peanut butter works best for easy melting.
- Can be easily made vegan by ensuring soy sauce is gluten-free and using vegan peanut butter.
