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Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles

Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles
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Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles are the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave something satisfying yet effortless. This delightful dish blends creamy coconut milk with a spicy kick from gochujang, creating a rich broth that envelops your favorite noodles and fresh vegetables. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a nourishing meal that’s both comforting and bursting with flavor. Customize it with various veggies or proteins to make it your own, all while enjoying the convenience of a one-pot recipe that minimizes cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili oil (plus more to serve)
  • 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)
  • 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 (spring onions), finely sliced
  • Handful of cilantro (coriander) leaves
  • 1 lime, sliced into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine gochujang, soy sauce, chili oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add coconut milk, crushed lemongrass pieces, and vegetable or chicken stock; stir to combine and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Add noodles directly into the broth; cook according to package instructions (about 4 minutes). Stir in sliced pak choi until bright green.
  4. Divide into bowls, topping each serving with sauce, lime juice, scallions, and cilantro. Enjoy immediately!

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