Spicy Thai Noodles
Published: December 31, 2023
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Ingredients
Main
0.5 lb whole wheat linguine see note 1
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 tablespoon red pepper flakes
6 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoon fish sauce
1 bag coleslaw mix
Garnish
0.25 cup roasted peanuts
2 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 to taste lime wedges
1 to taste fresh cilantro or Thai basil
Directions
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil. Add salt and baking soda (note: add baking soda slowly as it can cause the water to boil up).
- Add the pasta to the boiling water, cooking it for 2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest.
- While the pasta is boiling, heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes and heat until the oil is hot.
- Strain the red pepper flakes from the oil, reserving the oil. Return the oil to the skillet.
- Mix in the soy sauce, honey, and fish sauce (if using) to the skillet and simmer gently.
- Drain the pasta and toss it in the skillet with the sauce, stirring for 1-2 minutes until well coated and fully cooked.
- Add the coleslaw mix to the skillet and toss with the pasta.
- Serve the noodles garnished with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, lime wedges, and cilantro or Thai basil. Can be served hot or as a cold salad.
Notes:
- Any long pasta like spaghetti, fettuccine, or angel hair can be used in this recipe.
- Choose any coleslaw mix you prefer, or shred your own vegetables.