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Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles

Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles

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Quick Spicy Coconut Noodles are the ultimate solution for when you’re short on time but craving a delicious, comforting meal. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this creamy, nourishing dish that combines the richness of coconut milk with the tantalizing heat of gochujang and chili oil. Perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch, these noodles are easily customizable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins. With minimal cleanup required thanks to the one-pot method, you’ll spend less time cooking and more time enjoying a flavorful bowl of noodles that warms both body and soul.

Ingredients

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  • 200g/7oz noodles (any type)
  • 14oz/400ml can coconut milk
  • 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 heads pak choi, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine gochujang paste, soy sauce, chili oil, and crushed garlic. Cook until fragrant.
  2. Add coconut milk and stock; stir well and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Mix in the noodles and cook per package instructions (about 4 minutes). Add pak choi in the last minute of cooking.
  4. Serve hot with lime juice, scallions, cilantro, and extra chili oil if desired.

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