- It's too spicy, what should I do?
- Add more coconut milk, a little sugar or acid (lime juice); these tone down the heat.
Creamy Thai green curry noodles
The genius of Thai cuisine lies in the balance of flavours: the heat of the curry paste, the sweetness of coconut milk, the saltiness of soy sauce and the freshness of vegetables meet in this dish. The fat content of the coconut milk is an excellent carrier for capsaicin (the heat) and aromas, delivering a full flavour experience in every bite.
Ingredients
300
g
Spaghetti or Rice noodles
400
ml
Coconut milk (tin)
2
tbsp
Green curry paste
1
whole
Courgette
1
whole
Carrot
1
whole
Bell pepper
2
tbsp
Olive oil
2
cloves
Garlic
1
tsp
Fresh ginger
2
tbsp
Soy sauce
1
bunch
Fresh coriander
1
stalk
Spring onion
1
tsp
Cornflour (optional, for thickening)
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Equipment Needed
- Large pot
- Wok or deep frying pan
- Chopping board and knife
- Grater
Allergen Information
Soya
Cereals containing gluten (if using wheat spaghetti/soy sauce)
Instructions
1
✓
Cook the noodles in salted water until 'al dente'. Drain, but reserve a cup of the cooking water.
Tip: The starchy cooking water helps to emulsify (thicken) the sauce later.
2
✓
Cut the vegetables into thin strips (julienne). This increases their surface area so they cook faster and stay crisp.
Tip: Uniform size ensures everything cooks at the same time.
3
✓
Heat the oil in the wok. Add the crushed garlic, grated ginger and curry paste. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Tip: Frying the spices (blooming) releases the essential oils into the fat, making the flavour much more intense.
4
✓
Pour in the coconut milk, add the soy sauce, and bring to the boil. Toss in the vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
Tip: The vegetables should remain crisp, do not boil them to a mush.
5
✓
Stir the noodles into the sauce. If too thick, loosen with the reserved cooking water.
Tip: The noodles will absorb some of the sauce, allowing the flavours to penetrate inside the pasta.
6
✓
Serve immediately, scattered with fresh coriander and spring onion.
Tip: Add the fresh herbs at the very end, as heat would destroy their fresh flavour.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 300 g Spaghetti or Rice noodles
- 400 ml Coconut milk (tin)
- 2 tbsp Green curry paste
- 1 whole Courgette
- 1 whole Carrot
- 1 whole Bell pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 bunch Fresh coriander
- 1 stalk Spring onion
- 1 tsp Cornflour (optional, for thickening)