Description
Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles are a deliciously creamy and comforting dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. This one-pot meal combines the rich flavors of gochujang paste, coconut milk, and fresh ingredients to create a vibrant bowl of noodles that will satisfy your cravings any time of day. Perfect for busy weeknights, these noodles are versatile and can be customized with various vegetables or proteins based on what you have available. With minimal cleanup required, you’ll spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 1 tablespoon 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)
- 14 oz coconut milk
- 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 200g noodles of your choice
- 2 heads 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 paste, soy sauce, and chili oil. Sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add crushed garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in coconut milk and stock; stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for about five minutes.
- Add noodles directly into the broth; cook according to package instructions (usually about four minutes).
- Stir in sliced pak choi and cook for another minute until vibrant green.
- Serve hot with lime wedges, finely sliced scallions, and cilantro leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg