Spicy Thai Noodle Recipe
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
558 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Thai
Spicy Thai Noodle Recipe
Description
The dish uses linguine pasta cooked slightly less than package directions in salted water with baking soda, which may affect the texture subtly. The sauce is prepared by heating toasted sesame oil with red pepper flakes to infuse heat, then combined with soy sauce, honey, and optional fish sauce to create a savory-sweet base with a touch of umami and spice.
The cooked pasta is tossed in the sauce, allowing the noodles to absorb flavor. A bag of coleslaw mix adds fresh crunch and color, then the dish is garnished with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro or Thai basil to introduce zest, nuttiness, and herbal brightness. This versatile noodle dish can be served warm or cold.
Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for spiciness. Any long pasta like spaghetti or fettuccine can substitute linguine. The optional fish sauce adds umami but can be omitted for vegetarian versions. When adding baking soda, add it slowly to boiling water to prevent boiling over.
Ingredients
- ½ lb linguine - see note 1
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes - see note 2
- 6 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon fish sauce see note 3, optional
- 1 bag coleslaw mix see note 4, 400g/14oz bag
- ¼ cup peanuts roasted
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- lime wedges
- cilantro or Thai basil, fresh
Instructions
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil and add the salt and baking soda (see note 5)
- Add in the pasta and set the timer for 2 minutes less than the packet suggests.
- Whilst the pasta is boiling, pour the sesame oil into a large skillet and add in the red pepper flakes.
- Heat the oil over medium heat until hot.
- Strain off the red pepper flakes, reserving the oil and then return the oil to the skillet.
- Add the soy sauce, honey and fish sauce to the oil and simmer gently.
- Toss the drained pasta through the sauce, turning it for 1-2 minutes until well coated and fully cooked.
- Toss through the bag of chopped slaw
- Serve garnished with peanuts, sesame seeds, lime wedges, and cilantro.
- Served hot or as a cold salad.
Notes
- Use any long pasta such as spaghetti or angel hair if linguine is unavailable.
- Red pepper flakes add moderate heat; increase quantity for a spicier dish.
- Fish sauce is optional and adds umami; omit for vegetarian versions.
- Buy pre-shredded coleslaw mix or make your own for fresh crunch.
- Add baking soda to boiling water slowly to avoid boil-overs during pasta cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 558 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 558kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 637IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 79mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.1
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