Description
A cozy, flavor-packed one-pot noodle dish featuring a creamy coconut and gochujang-infused broth, tender noodles, pak choi, and fresh herbs, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons gochujang paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce (or vegan alternative/more soy sauce)
2 tablespoons chili oil (plus more to serve)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon grated ginger (or 2 teaspoons ginger paste)
1 lemongrass stalk, crushed and chopped (or 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste)
1 (14 oz / 400 ml) can coconut milk
5 cups (1.2 liters) vegetable or chicken stock
200 g (7 oz) noodles of your choice (ramen, udon, rice noodles, etc.)
2 heads pak choi, sliced
4 scallions (spring onions), finely sliced
Handful of cilantro (coriander) leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the gochujang paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili oil. Stir for 1–2 minutes to build flavor.
- Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk, lemongrass, and stock. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes to infuse the broth.
- Add the noodles directly into the broth and cook for about 4 minutes or according to package directions.
- Stir in the sliced pak choi and let it wilt for 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and divide the noodles and broth into serving bowls.
- Top with scallions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Drizzle with extra chili oil and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Swap fish sauce with soy sauce or vegan fish sauce for a plant-based version.
Add protein like tofu, shredded chicken, or a soft-boiled egg for a boost.
Use your favorite noodles – ramen, udon, or rice noodles all work well.
Extra vegetables like mushrooms or snap peas can be added for variety.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of stock or water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 398
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
