Coconut Curry Bean Thread Noodles Recipes

THAI COCONUT CURRY NOODLES

Steps:

• Separate noodles in hot water, as per instructions on the packet. Drain & keep warm.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut mild on low heat and slowly stir in the curry paste. When it begins to simmer, add in the remaining ingredients, except for the port and snow peas. Stir for around 2 minutes then add the port and heat until the pork is cooked.
• Stir in the noodles and snow peas and serve.

COCONUT-CURRY BEAN THREAD NOODLES

Steps:

• Cover the noodles with boiling water in a heatproof container. Cover and let stand for 6 to 8 minutes, or according to package directions, until al dente. Drain, rinse briefly with cool water, then use kitchen shears or a sharp knife to cut here and there into shorter lengths.
• While the noodles are soaking, heat the oil in a stir-fry pan. Add the garlic and sauté over medium-low heat until golden.
• Add the remaining ingredients except salt; bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 3 minutes.
• Add the cooked noodles and season with salt. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, until the noodles have absorbed much of the coconut milk, then serve.
• Prepare Sautéed Tofu (page 62) or simply serve with a platter of sliced Thai-flavored baked tofu. Complete the meal with Spinach and Red Cabbage Salad with Oranges and Almonds (page 180) or Mixed Greens with Sprouts, Apple, and Daikon (page 179).
• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 10g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 33g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sodium: 310mg

THAI CURRY CELLOPHANE NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Combine the cornstarch and coconut milk in a bowl and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a wok or large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red bell pepper, garlic, ginger, scallions, salt and curry powder and saute until starting to soften, another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until cooked through and pink, 3 to 4 minutes, continuously stirring.
• Create a well in the center of the wok or pan, pour in the coconut mixture, lime juice and cilantro and heat until the mixture starts to thicken up, about 30 seconds. Then, stir to coat all the ingredients. Add the drained noodles and stir until the noodles are coated with the sauce and heated through, about another minute. Serve.