Magic Noodles (Spicy Thai Peanut Curry Noodles)

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 3
Spicy Thai Peanut Curry Noodles packed with flavors
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Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package of linguine style rice noodles
1 1/2 cups peanut butter ( chunky is good ! )
2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar , level
2 tablespoons yellow curry paste ( red works too ! )
2 cans coconut milk ( shake well before opening )
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1/2 cup broccoli floret
1/2 cup asian style pea pods
8 ounces chicken breasts or 8 ounces firm tofu

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
674
Sugar
16g
Fat
48g
Magic noodles is a delicious and comforting Thai dish that is easy to make. This version of the dish includes the addition of peanut butter, which adds a rich and nutty flavor to the dish. The curry sauce is thick and creamy, the bell peppers add a sweet crunch, the broccoli provides a fresh, earthy note, and the noodles soak everything up and tie the dish together. This recipe is perfect for a weekday dinner when you want something hearty and satisfying but don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.Cook noodles according to packaging instructions.
2.In a separate pot on medium heat, combine peanut butter, Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and yellow curry paste and stir until well mixed.
3.Pour in coconut milk and stir well.
4.Add bell peppers, broccoli and pea pods into the pot. Cook and stir occasionally until vegetables are just tender.
5.Add chicken or tofu into the pot and cook until cooked thoroughly.
6.Scoop the curry mixture over the noodles.
7.Top the dish off with chopped peanuts.

PROS

This dish is full of bold flavors and it’s a great way to pack vegetables into your meal.
The addition of healthy protein from chicken or tofu also makes it a great balanced meal.

CONS

The dish is quite spicy, so it may not be suitable for people who can’t handle spicy food.

It also has a high fat content because of the peanut butter and coconut milk.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This meal is packed with vitamins and minerals from the various vegetables included in the dish.
The curry paste also contains turmeric which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
If you use tofu instead of chicken, this meal can be a great source of plant-based protein.

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