Description
Looking for a quick and satisfying meal that packs a flavorful punch? These Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles are your answer! Ready in just 20 minutes, this one-pot dish combines creamy coconut milk with spicy gochujang and fresh vegetables for a comforting bowl of goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely evenings at home, this recipe is not only easy to make but also highly customizable with your favorite noodles and veggies. Enjoy a nourishing and delicious meal that will become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili oil (plus more to serve)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 lemongrass stalk, crushed and chopped into 3 pieces (or 1 tablespoon 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, finely sliced
- Handful of cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine gochujang, soy sauce, chili oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir for 2 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk, lemongrass, and stock; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the noodles and cook according to package instructions (about 4 minutes). Add pak choi in the last minute.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg