Spicy Thai Noodles Recipe

Name: Spicy Thai Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces rice noodles; 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 2 Thai chiles, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes); 1 carrot, thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 9 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined (or ground turkey, chicken, or pork); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons palm sugar; ¼ cup Thai basil

Servings: persons

8 ounces rice noodles
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 Thai chiles, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
9 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined (or ground turkey, chicken, or pork)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons palm sugar
¼ cup Thai basil

1
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
2
Remove from heat and add rice noodles.
3
Soak for 10 minutes.
4
Stir a couple times to keep from sticking.
5
After 10 minutes, drain and rinse with cold water.
6
In a large non-stick pan, heat oil and thai chilis over medium to medium-high heat.
7
(If using ground turkey, chicken, or pork, add to pan and brown with oil and chilis before adding vegetables.
8
).
9
Add vegetables, shrimp, and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
10
Add softened noodles, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar and cook until noodles are tender and warmed through (about 1-2 minutes more).
11
Add a tablespoon (or more) of water if it looks like you need more sauce.
12
Stir in basil leaves and serve immediately.

544

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces rice noodles, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 2 Thai chiles, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes), 1 carrot, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Thai Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Thai Noodles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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