Can I use a different noodle?

Ramen noodles, soba, or even spaghetti can substitute for rice noodles.

How do I make it vegan?

Replace fish sauce with extra soy sauce or tamari.

Coconut Curry Noodle Bowls

Name: Coconut Curry Noodle Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 4 oz rice noodles; 1 tbsp oil; 2 whole shallots; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 2 tbsp red curry paste; 14 oz coconut milk; 3 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp sambal oelek; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oil; 0.5 whole onion; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 cup carrots; 1 cup asparagus; 1 cup purple cabbage; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 0.25 cup fresh basil; 1 whole lime

Colorful rice noodle bowls in a homemade coconut curry sauce piled high with stir-fried vegetables and fresh herbs.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

45 min

Servings

Calories

420/serving

Difficulty

Medium

by Replay RecipesThai Cuisine

DinnerGluten-Free

Nutrition Per Serving

420Calories

10gProtein

48gCarbs

22gFat

4gFiber

14gSugar

Ingredients

4 oz rice noodles
1 tbsp oil
2 whole shallots
1 tbsp fresh ginger
2 tbsp red curry paste
14 oz coconut milk
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp sambal oelek
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oil
0.5 whole onion
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup carrots
1 cup asparagus
1 cup purple cabbage
1 tbsp sesame seeds
0.25 cup fresh basil
1 whole lime

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

Soak Noodles

Place rice noodles in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let them soak until soft and pliable, at least 20 minutes. Drain and rinse.

20 min

Make Curry Sauce

Heat oil in a saucepan. Stir-fry minced shallots and ginger for 3-5 minutes. Add red curry paste and cook for one minute. Pour in coconut milk, sugar, chili paste, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened.

15 min

Stir-Fry Vegetables

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, broccoli, and asparagus. Stir-fry until just tender but still crisp, about 5 minutes.

5 min

Combine and Serve

Add the drained noodles to the vegetables and toss together. Pour the curry sauce over everything and gently combine. Divide into bowls and top with shredded purple cabbage, sesame seeds, fresh basil, and lime wedges.

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Tips & Variations

Soak noodles in cold water rather than hot to prevent them from becoming mushy.
Make a double batch of the curry sauce and freeze half for a future shortcut dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different noodle?: Ramen noodles, soba, or even spaghetti can substitute for rice noodles.
How do I make it vegan?: Replace fish sauce with extra soy sauce or tamari.

Recipe inspired by the original at pinchofyum.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.

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