Red Rice Noodles Recipes

TOFU RED CURRY WITH RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the noodles as the label directs. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns deep red, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in the coconut milk, ginger and brown sugar. Increase the heat to high and bring to a vigorous simmer. Stir in the squash, haricots verts and bell pepper. Cover, reduce the heat to medium and cook until the squash is just tender and the beans and bell pepper are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the fish sauce and season with salt. Stir in the tofu and cook, uncovered, until warmed through, about 1 minute. Divide the noodles and curry mixture among bowls. Top with basil and serve with lime wedges.

RED CURRY NOODLES

Steps:

• Place rice noodles in a bowl of cold water to soak.
• Combine curry paste and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Mix until well combined and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in water and vegetable broth. Add tofu, carrots, and onion; bring to a boil. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add coconut milk and bell pepper. Stir in soy sauce and chili sauce.
• Drain rice noodles and submerge in a bowl of boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain again.
• Divide rice noodles into 4 bowls. Ladle sauce and veggies right over top.

THAI RED CURRY NOODLES WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Prepare the curry paste: In a blender or mini food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, shallot, chile, red curry, coconut oil, ginger, lemongrass, zest and juice of 1 lime, fish sauce, curry powder, cumin and coriander. Blend into a paste, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. If mixture is too thick to blend, add teaspoon or two of water as needed.
• In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms, half the scallions, garlic, chile and a large pinch of salt. Sauté until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Stir 1/4 cup curry paste mixture into skillet and cook until fragrant and darkened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir coconut milk into skillet along with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, and juice of 1/2 lime.
• Add red pepper, snow peas and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in bok choy and cook until wilted, 2 to 4 minutes longer.
• Fold in noodles, tossing until coated with sauce and heated through. Add fish sauce or lime juice to taste, and pass lime wedges at the table. Top with remaining scallions and any of the optional garnishes. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Store the extra curry paste in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

LITTLE POT RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Place 2½ lb. pork bones in a medium pot and pour in water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes. Drain bones in a colander set in sink and rinse under running water to remove impurities.
• Combine pork bones, 1 large shallot, peeled, halved, 2 scallions, knotted together, 5 dried shiitake mushrooms, one 1" piece ginger, scrubbed, sliced ¼" thick, 2 whole star anise, and 5 white peppercorns in a medium pot. Pour in 10 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover pot with a lid, and simmer gently until broth is very flavorful, 2-3 hours.
• Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pot; discard solids. Do ahead: Broth can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool, then cover and chill, or freeze for up to 3 months
• Mix 8 oz. ground pork, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine) or medium-dry sherry, ¼ tsp. ground Sichuan peppercorns, and ¼ tsp. freshly ground white pepper in a medium bowl to combine. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook 1 lb. rice stick or pad thai noodles according to package directions (they should be springy and chewy, but not as chewy as pasta). Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook pork mixture, stirring constantly, until starting to brown, about 1 minute. Stir in 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, one 1" piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped, and 1 Tbsp. coarsely chopped pixian doubanjiang (spicy fermented broad bean paste) and cook, stirring constantly, until pork is browned and a little bit crispy, about 4 minutes. Taste and add more doubanjiang if needed. Remove from heat.
• Return broth to a brisk simmer. Add 8 small bok choy (about 1 lb.), trimmed, halved, quartered if large, and ¾ cup trimmed chopped garlic chives (from 25-30) and cook until bok choy are tender, about 30 seconds. Stir in 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt and remove from heat. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
• Divide reserved noodles among 4 bowls. Ladle broth and vegetables over. Top each bowl with 3 Tbsp. ground pork mixture, 3 Tbsp. zha cai (pickled mustard stems; from one 3.5-oz. bag), 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. black (Chinkiang) vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. chili crisp. Scatters 3 scallions, dark green parts only, finely chopped, and a handful of cilantro leaves with tender stems on top, dividing evenly.

CURRIED RICE & NOODLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and cool., Meanwhile, place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add squash, red pepper and garlic; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until squash is crisp-tender. Stir in curry powder, ginger and pepper flakes. Add rice and pasta; drizzle with soy sauce, lime juice and sesame oil. Heat through, tossing to combine. Stir in green onions, cashews and cooked eggs.

RED RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add beans and carrots.
• Stir-fry briefly.
• Add salt and continue to cook for a few minutes.
• Remove from flame.
• Add a packet of red rice noodles to salted boiling water.
• Cover and keep aside for a minute.
• Drain water, temper and add the fried carrots and beans and spring onions.
• Garnish with egg slices and spring onions.
• Serve immediately.