Super Simple Spicy Thai Noodles
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Super Simple Spicy Thai Noodles
Description
Super Simple Spicy Thai Noodles combine linguine noodles with a flavorful oil sauce made by infusing sesame oil with crushed red pepper flakes, then whisking in honey, soy sauce, and lime juice or rice vinegar. The sauce coats the noodles evenly, providing a balance of heat, sweetness, saltiness, and acidity. The red pepper flakes provide variable spiciness depending on amount used.
Cooked linguine noodles are drained and tossed in the warm or cooled spiced oil mixture. The dish is finished with optional toppings like shredded carrots, chopped peanuts, green onions, and cilantro, adding crunch and fresh herbal notes. The noodles can be served at room temperature or chilled, making this a versatile dish for different occasions or climates.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preferred spiciness. Toasted sesame oil enhances the nuttiness but regular sesame oil works as well. This dish is quick to prepare and can be stored for leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine
- 1-2 tablespoons red pepper flakes crushed
- ½ cup toasted sesame oil or regular sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or rice vinegar, fresh
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- green onion shredded carrots, chopped peanuts, chopped cilantro for topping, chopped
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the sesame oil and red pepper flakes on low heat for 10-15 minutes. Pour the oil through a fine strainer into a liquid measuring cup and discard the pepper flakes. To the warm oil, whisk in the lime juice (or vinegar), honey and soy sauce. Set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain the noodles and return them to the pot or to a large bowl. Toss the noodles with the oil mixture.
- Serve the noodles warm, room temperature or cold with the desired toppings sprinkled on top.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred heat level; one tablespoon offers mild spice, two tablespoons yield significant heat.
- Use toasted sesame oil for a deeper, nuttier flavor but regular sesame oil is a good substitute.
- Add the chopped peanuts, shredded carrots, green onions, and cilantro just before serving for freshness and crunch.
- This noodle dish can be served warm, room temperature, or cold according to preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 518kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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