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Peanut Coconut Noodles with Thai Red Curry

Peanut Coconut Noodles

A creamy Thai red curry sauce clinging to Asian style peanut coconut noodles with crunchy carrots, sweet red pepper, topped off with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and cilantro leaves.

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Course Main Dish
Category Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 557 kcal
Autor Elle

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon peeled and grated ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
  • 1 x 400 g can organic coconut milk
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened natural peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
  • 2 tablespoons soya sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth (125 ml)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated (or thinly sliced with a mandoline)
  • 1 sweet pointed red pepper or bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 500 g Asian-style noodles
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice

For serving:

  • toasted sesame seeds
  • fresh chopped cilantro

Method

  1. In a wok or large, deep skillet heat the coconut oil over a medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté, stirring, for 3-5 minutes, add the curry paste and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  2. Add the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce and broth. Use a whisk to dissolve the peanut butter. Simmer for about 7-8 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. Add the vegetables to the wok and cook until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes (depending on preference; I like mine al dente, with some crunch).
  3. In the meantime, cook the noodles until al dente (according to package instructions). Drain, rinse and set aside.
  4. Stir in the lime juice and add the noodles. Cook for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
  5. Transfer to serving bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro leaves. Enjoy while warm!

Notes

  • I like using organic, gluten-free brown rice noodles with pumpkin and ginger, which you can find in health food shops or online. Alternatively, Japanese soba, ramen, or yakisoba noodles work just as well – or simply use your favourite Asian noodles.

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