Description
If you’re looking for a quick and satisfying meal, Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles are the perfect solution. This one-pot dish combines creamy coconut milk with spicy gochujang, creating a rich and flavorful broth that envelops your choice of noodles and fresh vegetables. Ready in just 20 minutes, these noodles offer a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will warm you up on busy weeknights or during cozy evenings at home. Customize them with your favorite proteins or veggies, making it an adaptable recipe that pleases everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce (added for balance)
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 lemongrass stalk, crushed and chopped into 3 pieces
- 14oz can of coconut milk
- 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 200g noodles of your choice
- 2 heads of pak choi, sliced
- 4 scallions, finely sliced
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine gochujang paste, soy sauce, chili oil, and crushed garlic. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add grated ginger, coconut milk, lemongrass pieces, and stock. Stir well and bring to a simmer; cook for 5 minutes.
- Add noodles to the broth and cook according to package instructions (approximately 4 minutes). Stir in sliced pak choi until bright green.
- Serve the noodles in bowls with broth, garnishing with lime juice, scallions, cilantro leaves, and extra chili oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg