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Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles

Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles

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Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles are the ultimate comfort food that can be whipped up in just 20 minutes. This one-pot dish combines creamy coconut milk with a spicy kick from gochujang and chili oil, resulting in a flavorful broth that envelops your choice of noodles. Packed with fresh veggies like pak choi and scallions, these noodles are not only satisfying but also customizable based on what you have on hand.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili oil
  • 14 oz coconut milk
  • 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 200g noodles of choice
  • 2 heads of pak choi, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • 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)
  • 4 scallions (spring onions), finely sliced
  • 1 lime, sliced into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine gochujang paste, soy sauce, chili oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add coconut milk, lemongrass, and stock to the pan; stir and bring to a simmer for five minutes.
  3. Stir in noodles and cook according to package instructions (about four minutes). Add pak choi during the last minute of cooking.
  4. Serve in bowls with lime wedges, scallions, and extra chili oil for garnish.

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