Creamy Coconut Peanut Noodles
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Creamy Coconut Peanut Noodles is a quick and easy dinner that’s creamy, comforting and full of flavour. The coconut peanut sauce feels special yet simple, using pantry ingredients to create something fresh and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights – and just as good reheated for lunch the next day.
Yield: 4
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT25M

Ingredients
- 3 tbsp natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1½ tbsp red curry paste (see note 1 for substitutions and about gluten)
- 2½ tbsp tamari (or all-purpose soy sauce, but this is not gluten-free)
- 1½ tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 250 ml (1 cup) coconut milk
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 250 g (9 oz) flat rice noodles
- 2 tbsp neutral oil of choice (I used light olive oil)
- 500 g (1 lb) minced (ground) chicken (see note 2 for substitutions)
- 2 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced, white and green parts separated, plus extra to garnish
- 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 1 tsp freshly minced ginger
- 2 cups (150 g) finely shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup (90 g) bean sprouts
- 1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock
- ¼ cup (40 g) crushed roasted peanuts, to serve (optional)
- Asian chilli oil or chilli crisp, to serve (optional)
- Lime wedges

Instructions
1. – Combine the ingredients together in a small jug or bowl and whisk well to combine. Set aside.
2. – Bring a large pot of water to the boil and cook the rice noodles until they are just pliable (between 2–3 minutes – they will continue cooking in the stir-fry). Drain, rinse under cold water to stop them cooking, then toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil to stop them sticking. Set aside.
3. – Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large, deep, heavy-based pan or wok over medium–high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
4. – Add the white parts of the spring onion along with the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute. Add the shredded cabbage and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened slightly.
5. – Pour the peanut curry sauce into the pan with the chicken and cabbage. Stir to combine, then simmer for 1–2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add the cooked noodles, bean sprouts and green parts of the spring onion, tossing with tongs to coat everything in the sauce. Add the chicken stock gradually (¼ cup/60 ml at a time) to loosen the sauce as needed (you may not need to use all the chicken stock depending on how thick you would like your sauce – the more chicken stock you add, the creamier and silkier the sauce will be).
6. – Divide among bowls and top with extra spring onion, crushed roasted peanuts and a drizzle of Asian chilli oil or chilli crisp (if using). Serve with lime wedges.