Description
This 15 Minute Creamy Coconut Noodles recipe features tender Asian-style noodles tossed in a rich, flavorful coconut milk sauce infused with tamari, maple syrup, chili garlic paste, sesame oil, miso paste, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for a quick, comforting meal with a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Noodles
- 1 lb 5 oz Asian style noodles (rice noodles, soba noodles, ramen noodles, udon noodles, or lo mein noodles)
For the Sauce
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup tamari (low sodium recommended) or 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 homemade noodles, cook them until al dente and set aside. For pre-packaged noodles, you can add them directly into the pan when adding the sauce.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together grated garlic, grated ginger, maple syrup, tamari, toasted sesame oil, white miso paste, chili garlic paste, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Then stir in the coconut milk until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Cook Noodles in Sauce: Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the noodles, then pour the prepared sauce over the noodles. Cover the pan with a lid to steam the noodles, which helps them 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 fully warmed through.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from heat and let the noodles cool for a few minutes. Optionally, garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds before serving for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Asian style noodles can be rice noodles, soba noodles, ramen noodles, udon noodles, or lo mein noodles, depending on your preference or availability.
- Adjust the chili garlic paste amount to control the spice level.
- Full-fat coconut milk adds richness, but light coconut milk can be used for a lighter version.
- Using low sodium tamari helps control the saltiness of the dish.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or lime wedges for additional flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
