Description
A vibrant and spicy coconut noodle dish featuring a rich, aromatic broth made with gochujang, chili oil, and fragrant lemongrass.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce (or a vegan alternative/more soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons chili oil (plus more to serve)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated (or 2 teaspoons ginger paste)
- 1 lemongrass stalk, crushed and chopped into 3 pieces (or 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste)
- 14oz (400ml) can of coconut milk (with coconut extract level above 60%)
- 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
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the gochujang paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili oil. Stir for 1-2 minutes to combine and release flavors, then add the crushed garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk, crushed lemongrass, and stock. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Lower heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add noodles into the simmering broth and stir gently. Cook according to package instructions, approximately 4 minutes, until tender. Add sliced pak choi and stir through the broth for 1 minute until bright and tender. Remove from heat.
- Divide noodles and pak choi, along with the sauce, into serving bowls. Squeeze lime over each bowl, then top with scallions and cilantro. Drizzle with chili oil and serve with extra lime wedges.
Notes
- This dish is quick to prepare, taking about 20 minutes.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili oil if desired.
- You can use any type of noodles you prefer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg