Description
Craving a delicious, comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen? Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles are your answer! This one-pot wonder combines creamy coconut milk, spicy gochujang, and fresh herbs to create a flavor-packed dish that is ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, these noodles offer a delightful balance of spice and creaminess that will satisfy all your cravings. Customize them with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a meal that perfectly suits your taste!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce (or a vegan alternative/more soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons chili oil (plus more to serve)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated (or use 2 teaspoons of ginger paste)
- 1 lemongrass stalk, crushed and chopped into 3 pieces (or use 1 tablespoon of lemongrass paste)
- 14oz/400ml can of coconut milk
- 5 cups/1.2 litres vegetable or chicken stock
- 200g/7oz noodles of your choice
- 2 heads of pak choi, sliced
- 4 scallions (spring onions), finely sliced
- Handful of cilantro (coriander) leaves
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine gochujang, soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili oil. Stir until fragrant.
- Add crushed garlic and grated ginger; cook for another minute.
- Pour in coconut milk and stock; bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add noodles and cook according to package instructions (about 4 minutes). Stir in sliced pak choi until bright green.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with lime wedges, cilantro, and an extra drizzle of chili oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg