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Spicy Coconut Noodles Recipe

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This Spicy Coconut Noodles recipe is a flavorful and creamy dish featuring rice noodles simmered in a rich coconut milk and red curry sauce, enhanced with garlic, ginger, peanut butter, and a touch of heat from chili flakes and sriracha. Perfect for a hearty vegetarian meal with vibrant Asian-inspired flavors.

Ingredients

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Noodles

  • 200 grams rice noodles

Sauce and Flavorings

  • 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

  1. Cook Rice Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  2. Heat Oil and Aromatics: Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. When hot, add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add Curry Paste: Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Combine Sauces: Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to combine with the aromatics and curry paste.
  5. Add Coconut Milk and Broth: Slowly add the coconut milk while stirring to blend, then pour in vegetable broth and mix well.
  6. Season Sauce: Add brown sugar, lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  7. Simmer Sauce: Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes to thicken slightly and develop flavor.
  8. Toss Noodles in Sauce: Add the cooked rice noodles to the pan and toss until they are well coated with the sauce.
  9. Add Peanut Butter and Sriracha: Stir in peanut butter to create a creamy texture, then mix in sriracha sauce to your preferred spice level.
  10. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.
  11. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped cilantro and green onions on top, and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with extra cilantro and green onions.

Notes

  • You can substitute rice noodles with other noodle types like glass noodles or egg noodles as preferred.
  • Adjust the amount of chili flakes and sriracha based on your spice tolerance.
  • For added protein, consider adding tofu, chicken, or shrimp to the dish.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
  • To make this dish gluten-free, ensure the soy sauce is gluten-free or use tamari sauce.

Keywords: Spicy coconut noodles, coconut milk noodles, vegetarian curry noodles, Asian noodle recipe, rice noodle recipe

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