Description
A delightful mix of creamy coconut milk, spicy red curry paste, and soft rice noodles, perfect for a cozy dinner or lively gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams rice noodles
- 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
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain them and set aside.
- Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to combine with the aromatics.
- Slowly add the coconut milk while stirring, ensuring it blends well with the other ingredients.
- Add the vegetable broth, stirring everything together until well mixed.
- Incorporate the brown sugar, lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes to thicken and meld the flavors.
- Toss the cooked rice noodles into the pan, ensuring they’re coated in the sauce.
- Stir in the peanut butter, allowing it to melt and create a creamy texture.
- Add the sriracha sauce, mixing thoroughly and adjusting the spice to your liking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions.
- Serve immediately, adding more cilantro and green onions if desired.
Notes
For a spicier flavor, adjust the amount of sriracha and chili flakes. Fresh herbs enhance the dish’s flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg