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Spicy Coconut Noodles

Irresistible Spicy Coconut Noodles You’ll Crave Again!

Spicy Coconut Noodles are a delightful vegan-friendly dish that combines creamy coconut with a kick of spice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Rice Noodles Can be substituted with soba or udon.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For sautéing.
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Adjust for spice preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce For umami flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil For toasty aroma.
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Adds creaminess.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Thins the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Balances flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice For acidity.
  • to taste Chili Flakes Adjust based on heat preference.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Sliced.
Optional Flavor Boosters
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter Enhances richness.
  • to taste Sriracha Sauce For extra heat.
  • to taste Salt Use sparingly.
  • to taste Black Pepper For depth.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • large pan or wok

Method
 

Cook the Noodles
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add rice noodles, and cook for 4-6 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Heat the Oil
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
Sauté Aromatics
  1. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
Cook the Curry Paste
  1. Stir in red curry paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Add Soy Sauce and Sesame Oil
  1. Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing well.
Incorporate Coconut Milk
  1. Gradually add coconut milk, stirring until combined, and warm without boiling.
Add Vegetable Broth
  1. Pour in vegetable broth, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Sweeten the Sauce
  1. Add brown sugar, lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir until dissolved.
Simmer for Consistency
  1. Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Toss in Noodles
  1. Add cooked noodles to the pan, tossing until evenly coated.
Add Peanut Butter
  1. Stir in peanut butter until melted and combined.
Adjust Spiciness
  1. Add sriracha sauce to taste and stir well.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Garnish with cilantro and green onions, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep noodles and sauce separate to maintain texture.

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