*REPOST FROM THE OLD BLOG*

This is an oldie but a GOODIE. It hits every time and is so cozy. And despite my denial that we aren’t still in summer here in LA, I will concede that the best part of the fall is cozy soups and noodles.

This dish was a happy surprise that I’ve made multiple times since! It was supposed to be a soup but I added too many rice noodles and it became a creamy curry noodle dish. And I am not made about it!

The key to this meal – don’t cook your noodles separately. Sauté the vegetables, whisk together the broth, and cook the noodles directly into the curry broth rather than making them and adding at the end. 

It’s not spicy and the thai green curry paste gives it a really rich, garlicky flavor. Who says creamy noodle sauces have to be saved for red Italian dishes? Spice it up (literally) with this dish that won’t disappoint.

INGREDIENTS

12 oz. Rice Noodles

6 cups Vegetable Broth

2 tbsp. Green Curry Paste

1 Bell Pepper

1 White Onion

2 cups White Mushrooms

3 Cloves Garlic

1 tbsp. Fresh Ginger

1 can Coconut Milk

1 tbsp. Fish Sauce

1 tbsp. Brown Sugar

2 Limes

1 tbsp. Sesame Oil

Optional toppings: My famous Everyday Crispy Tofu, Fresh Cilantro, Basil, Green Onions

Serving Size: 4

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a deep pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
• When hot, add finely diced garlic, bell pepper, mushrooms, and onion to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent and the carrots are soft. Stir often so as to not burn the garlic.
• Once the vegetables are soft, stir in the green curry paste and fresh grated ginger. Cook for another minute or so, mixing in thoroughly.
• Then pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, scraping up any brown bits at the bottom of the pot.
• Bring to a boil then reduce down to a simmer. Cook for another 10 minutes.
• Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Drop dried rice noodles into the pot and cook until tender, about 5-6 more minutes.
• Top with crispy tofu, fresh cilantro, basil, and green onions.
• Enjoy!