Description
These 15 Minute Creamy Coconut Noodles offer a luscious, velvety vegan meal that comes together quickly using simple ingredients like coconut milk, tamari, and chili garlic paste. Perfect as a comforting main dish or paired with your favorite protein and veggies, these noodles boast rich flavor and a creamy texture without any dairy.
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 1 lb 5 oz Asian style noodles (rice noodles or ramen style noodles recommended)
For the Sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk (full fat preferred)
- 1/4 cup tamari or low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic paste (or chili paste of choice)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1-2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Noodles: If using home-cooked noodles, cook them until al dente according to package instructions, then set aside. If using pre-packaged noodles like packaged ramen or rice noodles, you can add them directly to the pan with the sauce in the next steps.
- Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine grated garlic, grated ginger, maple syrup, tamari, toasted sesame oil, white miso paste, chili garlic paste, and a pinch of salt. Whisk thoroughly until everything is well incorporated. Pour in the coconut milk and whisk again until smooth.
- Heat Noodles and Sauce: Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the noodles to the pan first, then pour the prepared sauce over them. Cover the pan with a lid for a few minutes to allow the noodles to steam and separate easily.
- Simmer and Thicken: Cook the noodles and sauce together for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the noodles are warmed through completely.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and let the noodles cool for a few minutes. Garnish optionally with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture before serving.
Notes
- Asian style noodles like ramen, soba, or rice noodles work best for this recipe.
- Full fat coconut milk provides the richest, creamiest sauce but light coconut milk can be used for fewer calories.
- Adjust chili paste quantity based on your spice preference.
- The noodles can be served alone or alongside steamed or stir-fried vegetables and your choice of protein like tofu or tempeh.
- Use low sodium tamari or soy sauce to control salt levels.
