Curry Noodles Broccoli Cabbage (Printable Version)
Noodles tossed in red curry sauce with broccoli rabe and purple cabbage, bright with coconut and lime.
# Ingredients:
→ Noodle Base
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1½ bunches scallions, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3 tablespoons red curry paste
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250 milliliters coconut milk
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60 milliliters lime juice
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
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1 tablespoon honey
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340 grams spaghetti or rice noodles
→ Stir-Fried Vegetables
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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½ red onion, thinly sliced
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3 cups broccoli rabe, chopped
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2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
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1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
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½ bunch scallions, chopped
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Chopped fresh cilantro, to taste
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Sesame seeds, to taste
# Steps:
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In a large pot over medium heat, add extra-virgin olive oil. Sauté the chopped scallions, minced ginger, and minced garlic until aromatic, about 1 minute.
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Add red curry paste and cook for 1 minute until slightly deepened in color. Stir in coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce if using, and honey. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Maintain the simmer while preparing the noodles.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti or rice noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
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In a large sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add sliced red onion and sauté until translucent, 4–5 minutes. Add chopped broccoli rabe and shredded purple cabbage; continue to sauté until tender, about 4–5 minutes more. Incorporate shredded carrot, toss to combine, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Add cooked noodles and stir-fried vegetables to the curry sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat. Divide among serving bowls and garnish with chopped scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds as desired. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For a gluten-free option, substitute rice noodles in place of wheat-based pasta.