Description
When you’re short on time but craving something comforting, Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles are your go-to dish. This vibrant, creamy noodle soup marries the rich flavors of coconut milk with the heat of gochujang and chili oil, creating a satisfying meal in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this dish is versatile enough to adapt to whatever ingredients you have on hand. With minimal cleanup and easy preparation, it’s an ideal choice for any occasion—whether you’re dining solo or entertaining friends.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce (or vegan alternative)
- 14oz can coconut milk
- 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 200g noodles of choice
- 2 heads pak choi, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine gochujang paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili oil. Stir until fragrant.
- Add crushed garlic and grated ginger; cook for another minute.
- Pour in coconut milk, lemongrass pieces, and stock; bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add noodles and cook according to package instructions (about 4 minutes). Stir in sliced pak choi until bright green.
- Serve in bowls topped with lime juice and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute different noodles or vegetables based on what you have available. To increase protein content, add tofu or shrimp while cooking the noodles. Adjust spice levels by adding more or less gochujang or chili oil.