Coconut noodles, a tantalizing dish originating from Southeast Asia, have captivated taste buds with their harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This culinary delight, often featuring rice noodles enveloped in a rich coconut-based sauce, embodies the perfect balance between creaminess and spiciness. Whether you prefer the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine, the aromatic nuances of Malaysian cooking, or the bold heat of Indonesian dishes, coconut noodles offer a versatile canvas for culinary exploration. This article will guide you through the culinary journey of coconut noodles, introducing you to the diverse regional variations and equipping you with the knowledge to craft your own authentic coconut noodle masterpiece in the comfort of your kitchen.
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SPICY THAI COCONUT SHRIMP WITH RICE NOODLES
Make and share this Spicy Thai Coconut Shrimp With Rice Noodles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jaetea
Categories Thai
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet or Wok on med-hi heat.
- Add onions and stir, cook for 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, cook 2 minutes.
- Add next 5 spices, cook 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, cook 1 minute.
- Add coconut milk, water, and salt, and bring to a simmer until thickened 5-10 minutes.
- Add shrimp, simmer, stirring for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro, lemon juice and zest.
- Serve over rice noodles with lime wedges.
- Rice Noodle Cooking Directions:.
- Place all your rice noodles in a deep mixing bowl, trying to snap as few of them as possible as you remove them from the package (always a challenge for us). Bring a good amount of water to boil. Pour the boiling water over the rice noodles until they are completely submerged.
- Every minute or two, give the noodles a stir to loosen them up. When they are completely limp, give them a taste to see if they're cooked through. The thread-like vermicelli noodles used in spring rolls will cook through in just a few minutes. The flat rice noodles might take upwards of ten minutes depending on thickness. Pay attention and test the noodles frequently because they'll become mushy if they overcook.
- Once the noodles are tender, drain them and run them under cool water to stop the cooking. Toss them with a bit of sesame oil to keep the noodles from sticking to each other if you're not going to use them right away.
- Since these noodles will be used in the above dish, you definitely want to under-cook them a bit. They will absorb more moisture and cook the rest of the way through once in the stir fry. If your noodles are perfectly cooked to start, they will turn to mush in the stir fry.
- Note: This whole recipe can be cut in half including the rice noodles.
STIR-FRIED COCONUT NOODLES
Coconut milk brings distinctive flavor and creamy heft to these rice noodles, which are stir-fried with pork or chicken, bell pepper and eggplant. Be generous when you're seasoning the dish with nam pla (fish sauce), which adds umami and some welcome funk. No nam pla? Use soy sauce instead.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- If using rice noodles, soak them in very hot water to cover until ready to add to stir-fry in Step 4. If using linguine, bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, and cook pasta until it is nearly but not quite done. Drain, and rinse in cold water.
- Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or wok; turn heat to high. A minute later, add meat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon; set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of the oil to skillet, followed by bell pepper and eggplant. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until both are browned and tender, about 10 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon; combine with meat.
- Add remaining tablespoon of oil, followed immediately by the garlic and about 30 seconds later, the coconut milk. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring and scraping with a wooden spoon, for about a minute. Add drained noodles along with meat and vegetables, and cook until noodles absorb most of the coconut milk, about 3 minutes.
- Season with nam pla to taste, then add plenty of black pepper. Garnish with cilantro, and serve.
THAI COCONUT RICE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN
If you like Pad Thai you will love this. If you love Thai curries, you will love this even more. It's not really that spicy, so add chopped Thai chiles if you like it more hot. It makes a ton, so invite a few of your friends over and have a martial arts film fest. Everybody will be so happy.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat water for noodles and cook pasta 6-8 minutes (stir-fryable) or according to package directions.
- Drain noodles, rinse under cool water and allow to drain; cut into smaller pieces if desired.
- Meanwhile, toast coconut if necessary.
- Using a whisk, mix together ingredients for sauce: coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, curry powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat oil in large pan until almost smoking.
- Add chicken and stir-fry until almost done and nicely browned.
- Add bell pepper and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook until they are tender.
- Add chopped scallions, basil, and the juice of the lime and cook briefly.
- Stir in sauce mixture and allow to heat.
- Add cooked noodles and chopped cilantro and toss until thoroughly coated.
- Allow to heat through then remove from heat.
- Serve garnished with toasted coconut, chopped cashews, and minced chiles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.3, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 537, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 17.6
COCONUT-LIME SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND RICE NOODLES
This soup has everything you could wish for in a family-friendly dinner recipe-it's tasty, has vegetables, is easy to make, and it's quick to prepare (only 40 minutes, start to finish).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except noodles in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; when cool enough to handle, shred meat from bones and discard bones. Add meat to soup.
- Cook noodles according to package directions, then add to soup. Add more fish sauce, if desired, and serve with lime halves for squeezing.
THAI COCONUT CURRY NOODLES
I found this recipe on the back of a noodle pack while wandering in the grocery store one day. We really enjoyed it, but added more veggies to make it a little healthier. It's a great weeknight meal, as quite quick to prepare.
Provided by Heydarl
Categories Curries
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Separate noodles in hot water, as per instructions on the packet. Drain & keep warm.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut mild on low heat and slowly stir in the curry paste. When it begins to simmer, add in the remaining ingredients, except for the port and snow peas. Stir for around 2 minutes then add the port and heat until the pork is cooked.
- Stir in the noodles and snow peas and serve.
GINGER TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH COCONUT BROTH AND NOODLES
This healthy turkey meatball and noodle dish has an irresistible Thai-inspired twist and offers three options for plating. Option One serves the flavorful meatballs, vegetables, and noodles "plain" (without broth)-perfect for kids or less adventurous eaters. Option Two transforms the dish into a savory noodle bowl with a rich and aromatic coconut broth, which appeals to a wide range of palates. And for those who like it hot, opt for Option Three; whisk in store-bought Thai red curry paste and finish the dish with a ton of fresh toppings. Feel free to customize to everyone's taste by mixing and matching Options One-Three within your family.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Dinner 1-2-3 Dinner Kid-Friendly turkey Meatball Noodle Sugar Snap Pea Bell Pepper Coconut Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or 13x9" glass or metal baking dish with parchment.
- Beat egg in a large bowl with a fork. Add turkey, panko, scallion, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, and 1/2 tsp. salt and stir well to combine. Using your hands, roll mixture into 1" balls, packing firmly (you should have about 30). Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Roast meatballs, turning once halfway through, until firm and cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meatball registers 165°F, 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook snap peas and bell pepper in a medium pot of boiling well-salted water 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander with a spider, slotted spoon, or tongs, reserving water in pot. Transfer to a medium bowl. Return water to a boil and cook noodles according to package directions. Drain noodles, then transfer to a large bowl and toss with oil.
- Option 1: For turkey meatballs, plain noodles, and vegetables:
- To make plain noodles with no broth, divide noodles among bowls and top with meatballs, snap peas, and bell pepper, or separate into different sections on a plate.
- Option 2: For a mild coconut broth noodle bowl:
- Heat oil in a medium pot over medium. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add coconut milk, broth, lime juice, soy sauce, and salt. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Divide noodles among bowls. Ladle broth over and top with meatballs, snap peas, and bell pepper.
- Option 3: For a spicy red curry noodle bowl (optional):
- Whisk curry paste into coconut broth mixture (or keep half of broth "plain" to make 2 mild bowls, and whisk 2 Tbsp. curry paste into remaining half to make 2 spicy bowls).
- Divide noodles among bowls. Ladle broth over and top with meatballs, snap peas, and bell peppers. Garnish with lime wedges, basil, scallions, chiles, peanuts, if using.
- Do Ahead
- Meatballs and broth can be made 3 days ahead. Store separately and chill.
COCONUT AND BEEF CURRY WITH NOODLES
Just a spoonful of Thai curry paste transforms everyday ingredients such as beef and pasta into one aromatic at-home dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season beef with salt and pepper; add half the beef to skillet. Cook, without stirring, until browned on one side, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate (meat will cook more later), and repeat with remaining tablespoon oil and remaining beef. Setbeef aside, reserving skillet.
- Add onion, bell peppers, and 1/4 cup water to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add curry paste; cook, scraping bottom of skillet, 1 minute.
- Return beef to skillet, with any accumulated juices, and add coconut milk. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in basil and lemon juice, and season curry with salt and pepper.
- Add pasta to boiling water, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions; drain. Servebeef curry over pasta.
COCONUT RICE NOODLES WITH GINGER AND TURMERIC
Blooming the ginger, turmeric, and black pepper in oil is essential for releasing their aromatic properties into the sauce.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Curry Dinner Noodle Coconut Garlic Ginger Honey Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Remove from heat; add noodles. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 4 minutes (time may vary by brand). Drain and rinse under cold running water.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Cook onion and garlic, stirring often, until softened and golden, about 3 minutes. Add ginger, turmeric, and 1 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring, just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add coconut milk, honey, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer; cook until flavors come together, about 5 minutes.
- Mix fish sauce and noodles into broth; season with salt if needed. Divide among bowls and top with shredded coconut and more pepper.
LEMONGRASS COCONUT CURRY SOUP WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES
This is a perfect soup to add leftover chicken!
Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Zucchini Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add coconut oil, lemongrass, green curry paste, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add broth and water to the saucepan with the lemongrass mixture and bring to a boil. Add spiralized zucchini noodles, mushrooms, snow peas, bok choy, scallions, and lime juice. Cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Season soup with salt and pepper. Add cilantro. Stir to combine, adjust seasoning if needed, and ladle into bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1622.3 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
CURRY NOODLES WITH SHRIMP AND COCONUT
Here is a quick, zesty summer meal, easy to throw together after a day at the beach. You can use the recipe as a template, substituting chicken, tofu or vegetables for shrimp, if desired.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, noodles, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cook rice noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse well with cool water. Set aside. Keep a pot of boiling water on stove for reheating noodles later.
- Toast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and allspice berries in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, then grind in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle.
- Put coconut oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add lemongrass, garlic and ginger to softened onions and cook for 2 minutes more.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add ground coriander, cumin, fennel and allspice. Add turmeric, cayenne, lime zest and juice, fish sauce and coconut milk. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Season shrimp and cherry tomatoes with salt. Add to pan and cover until shrimp are cooked, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Dip noodles briefly in hot water to reheat, then drain and divide among bowls. Spoon shrimp, tomatoes and sauce over each serving. Sprinkle with scallions and garnish with cilantro, basil and mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 486, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 735 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
RICE NOODLES WITH COCONUT-CASHEW SAUCE
Make and share this Rice Noodles with Coconut-Cashew Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Carol Bullock
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine the coconut milk and water in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Add the ginger, lime juice, chilies, garlic, coriander, cilantro, mint, and salt, and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar.
- At this point, you can let the sauce steep for a stronger flavor for a few hours, or even overnight, or continue on with the recipe.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl.
- Press all the liquid from the garlic, ginger, cilantro, etc.
- ,then discard the solids that remain in the sieve.
- Place the cashews in a blender, and then pour in the coconut milk mixture.
- Puree until smooth.
- Heat a potful of water to a boil.
- Add the noodles, and cook them according to the directions on the package.
- Drain the noodles, rinse, and drain again, then transfer to a large, shallow serving bowl.
- Immediately add the minced green onion and all the sauce.
- Toss well and enjoy!
COCONUT NOODLES
This noodle recipe comes from Ma Thanegi, a Burmese writer in Yangon, Myanmar, who called it a dish "so easy, the worst cook in the world could make it."
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, main course
Time 20m
Yield serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Knead the chicken with the fish sauce and a pinch of salt and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Place a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add the oil and turmeric. Scrape in the onions and sauté for a minute. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Stir in the paprika, then the chicken, cooking until the chicken is blanched on the outside. Fold in the fish cakes and 1/2 cup water and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Dissolve the chickpea flour in 1/2 cup water and pour into the broth, stirring until the mixture thickens slightly. Add the chicken to the broth, and stir in the coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Add the shallot lobes and simmer until just cooked through. Season to taste.
- To serve, place a handful of noodles in each of 4 deep bowls and ladle on a generous amount of chicken and broth. Garnish with sliced (drained) shallot, hard-boiled egg, scallions and fried noodles. Serve, passing lime wedges and roasted chilies.
COCONUT NOODLES
The spiciness of stir-fried shrimp is balanced bythe mild flavors of coconut noodles and baby bok choy.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Cook noodles until al dente, about 2 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Bring coconut milk and chicken stock to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Meanwhile, process cilantro, basil, garlic, ginger, and 1 chile in a food processor until coarsely chopped, 5 seconds. Add cilantro mixture, fish sauce (if desired), lemongrass, and sugar to broth; simmer 6 minutes. Discard lemongrass.
- Add noodles; cook until just heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice. Finely chop remaining chile. Divide noodles among bowls; top with cilantro, basil, and chile.
TOFU EGG NOODLES IN COCONUT SAUCE
Perfect for dinner parties, this Asian fusion noodle dish is hearty and filling. All the flavors play together nicely and the coconut peanut butter sauce is a real treat.
Provided by maya
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir eggs and soy sauce together in a bowl. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; pour in egg mixture and cook until firm, 3 to 5 minutes. Slide eggs onto work surface and cut into bite-size cubes.
- Heat sesame oil and canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tofu; cook until golden brown on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer tofu to a plate. Add mushrooms and broccoli to skillet; cook until broccoli is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Place cashews in a baking dish; cook in preheated oven, tossing occasionally to avoid burning, until toasted, 8 to 12 minutes.
- Place edamame in a microwave-safe bowl, cover and cook in the microwave until hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in egg noodles, bring back to a boil, and cook over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Combine soy milk, peanut butter, coconut milk, and tahini together in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir until peanut butter and tahini have dissolved, 2 to 4 minutes. Add egg, tofu, mushroom and broccoli mixture, edamame, and egg noodles; toss to combine. Top with toasted cashews to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.1 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 186.7 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 382.7 mg, Sugar 6 g
RED COCONUT CURRY NOODLES
Easy! Quick to Make! Delicious! What more could you ask for in a dish? This could be a light main dish, or a side. You can leave out the chicken, add more or different veggies, make it spicier, or less spicy. Make it your own!
Provided by AlaskaPam
Categories Curries
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, scoop the cream off the top of each can of coconut and put it in the pot. The cream will be used as the "fat" instead of oil or butter. Along with the cream, add the curry paste and ginger. Let this simmer, stirring constantly, for about one minute.
- Add the chicken and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Add the coconut milk, sweet Thai chili sauce, cilantro, and chicken broth. Bring this to a simmer.
- Add the red pepper, broccoli slaw and/or carrots and noodles and salt. Simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom, for about 5-8 minutes. The noodles will thicken and plump up as they absorb the liquid. The mixture will be slightly soupy when the noodles are finished cooking.
- Take the pot off the heat and let the noodles sit for about 5 minutes. The mixture will continue to thicken. Garnish with more cilantro, if desired.
COCONUT SEVAI (RICE NOODLES)
This is one of my favorite easy-to-make Indian recipes. Although I try to make it the best as I can, my grandma is THE BEST at this... the smell of which reminds me of my school days! Please watch out for measurements.. may not be wholly American!
Provided by Vaish
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place noodles in a medium size pot and add water, just to cover. Add salt and bring to a boil. After boiling 1 to 2 minutes, transfer noodles to a colander and let cold water run through it for about 3 seconds. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok; when warm add mustard seed, chile peppers and lentils. Stir-fry until lentils start getting light brown, then add peanuts and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Stir in coconut and fry it until light brown; add cooked noodles and 1/4 cup water. Keep stirring all together over heat until well mixed, 10 to 20 seconds. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 423.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
GRILLED THAI CHICKEN FILLETS WITH COCONUT NOODLES
Adapted from a Donna Hay recipe from "no time to cook". Use a gluten-free Thai green curry paste and fish sauce to make this recipe suitable for a gluten-free diet. A quick and simple dinner
Provided by Jubes
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make the noodles- place the dried noodles in a large heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Stand for 10 minutes, or until tender, drain and rinse well until cool.
- Dissolve the sugar (or use Stevia) in the lime juice and pour over the noodles.
- Add the remaining ingredients for the Coconut and Coriander (Cilantro) Noodles and toss gentley to combine.
- To serve as a cold dish, you can now divide this among the serving plates.
- This noodle dish can also be served warm- either heat gentley in a saucepan or heat using a mcrowave.
- For the chicken- brush the chicken on both sides with the cobined curry paste and the oil to lightly coat. You may need to add a little extra oil if required, depending on how thick the green curry paste is.
- Preheat a char-grill, broiler or barbecue plate to high and cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes each side, or until cooked through.
- Serve the chicken with the noodles with wedges of lime and a light sprinkle of coriander/cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.2, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 42, Sodium 731.6, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 9.6
KANOM JEEN NAM-PRIK (RICE NOODLES WITH SPICY SHRIMP AND COCONUT)
Provided by Christine Muhlke
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 1h
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a 450-degree oven or over an open flame from the stovetop, grill or broiler, roast the shallots, garlic and galangal until blackened. Peel and discard the skins, finely chop, then pound in a mortar or purée in a food processor to make a paste. Stir in the salt and set aside.
- Skim off 1/2 cup of the creamy part of the can of coconut milk and set aside; pour the rest in a medium pot. Add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then add the mung beans, reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a wok over low heat, then add the shredded coconut. Stir continuously until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the coconut to a plate to cool. Clean the wok, return to the heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the reserved paste and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the reserved coconut cream and cook, stirring, until a layer of oil appears, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, beginning with 2 teaspoons and adding more to taste. Stir well for 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.
- Place the shrimp in the simmering coconut milk and poach until just pink, about 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and roughly grind two-thirds of the shrimp in a food processor. Combine the whole and puréed shrimp in a small bowl and set aside.
- Add the chili-paste mixture to the pot of coconut milk. Add the peanuts and two-thirds of the toasted coconut, crumbling it as you add it to the pot. Add the shrimp, palm sugar and fish sauce. Remove from heat and add lime juice to taste. Adjust the sugar, fish sauce and lime juice as needed; the dish should be sweet, sour and salty, with a kick of heat from the chili. Before serving, stir in the remaining toasted coconut. Serve over cooked noodles or rice and garnish with green mango, sliced green beans and fried shallots, garlic and chilies.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 824, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 2524 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMONGRASS-COCONUT NOODLES WITH SPICY CHINESE MEATBALLS
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in the egg noodles and cook until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, transfer to a bowl, drizzle the sesame oil over them, toss to coat, and reserve.
- For the meatballs: Mix together the beef, pork, ginger, fish sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, peppercorns, salt, some black pepper, the scallions, garlic and egg yolk in a large bowl until well combined. Roll the mixture into 12 meatballs using your hands, wetting them if necessary.
- Heat the oil in a wok over high heat and fry the meatballs, working in batches and turning with a slotted spoon until golden and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Drain the wok and wipe it clean with a paper towel.
- For the sauce: Heat the peanut oil in the wok over high heat. Add the shrimp paste and stir-fry until toasted, and then stir in the lemongrass and coconut milk and boil until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the fish sauce, Sriracha and cooked meatballs and briefly simmer to reheat them in the sauce. Transfer the meatballs to a plate. Toss the noodles in the sauce until well coated and hot.
- Transfer the noodles to a platter, top with the warm meatballs, and garnish with chopped cilantro sprinkled over the top. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Noodles: Use thick noodles, such as udon or soba, to hold the sauce well and provide a satisfying bite.
- Fresh, Flavorful Vegetables: Select crisp vegetables that add texture and color to the dish. Broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers are great choices.
- Balancing Sweetness and Heat: Adjust the amount of coconut milk, curry paste, and chili peppers to achieve the desired level of sweetness and spiciness.
- Garnish for Presentation: Enhance the visual appeal of the dish with fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro, basil, mint), toasted sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lime juice.
- Meal Prep-Friendly: Prepare the coconut noodles in advance, refrigerate them, and reheat them later for a quick and convenient meal.
Conclusion:
Coconut noodles offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making them a versatile dish enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy version, the customizability of coconut noodles ensures there's a perfect recipe for every palate. Experiment with different vegetable combinations, protein sources, and garnishes to create a unique and satisfying meal that's sure to become a regular in your kitchen repertoire. The tips provided in this article will help you elevate your coconut noodle dish and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.
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