Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Soup
This spicy Thai peanut noodle soup is rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavors from coconut milk, peanut butter, and red Thai chili paste. A comforting, one-pot vegan dish ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Ladle
- 1 Wooden spoon
Ingredients
For the Broth:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 pcs spring onions (chopped)
- 2 tbsp red Thai chili paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 250 ml vegetable broth
For the Noodles & Vegetables:
- 225 g noodles (rice noodles or your favorite variety)
- 200 g bok choy (about 1 medium head)
For Tofu Crumbs & Garnish:
- 200 g firm tofu (crumbled)
- Fresh spring onions thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 60 ml Fresh coriander (cilantro) roughly chopped
- 1 pc lime (cut into wedges)
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
- Chili oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Broth:- In a medium pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.- Add the minced garlic and chopped spring onions. Sauté for about 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.- Stir in the red Thai chili paste, soy sauce, and peanut butter. Cook for an additional 1 minute, ensuring the peanut butter is well incorporated.- Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.- Bring the broth to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes to meld the flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 2. Cook the Noodles & Bok Choy:- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions.- In the final 1 minute of cooking, add the chopped bok choy to the pot.- Drain the noodles and bok choy, then divide evenly among serving bowls.
- 3. Assemble the Bowl:- Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and bok choy.- Top with crumbled tofu.- Garnish with additional sliced spring onions, chopped coriander, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, a sprinkle of black sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili oil.
- 4. Serve & Enjoy:- Serve immediately while hot. Enjoy the delightful blend of creamy, spicy broth with noodles, crisp bok choy, and savory tofu crumbs!
Nutrition
Calories: 1043kcalCarbohydrates: 106gProtein: 35gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 39gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1174mgPotassium: 1138mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4917IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 348mgIron: 11mg