Coconut Curry Noodle Soup

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add garlic, onion, ginger, and chili to a blender.
  2. 2Blitz the ingredients into a paste.
  3. 3Pour olive oil into a wok.
  4. 4Add the blended paste to the hot oil and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  5. 5Add tomato paste, curry powder, and salt to the mixture.
  6. 6Pour in a can of full-fat coconut milk.
  7. 7Wash out the coconut milk can with water and add it to the wok.
  8. 8Mix everything well and let it simmer.
  9. 9Press the tofu to remove excess water.
  10. 10Cut the tofu into small cubes.
  11. 11Add corn starch, desiccated coconut (optional), and salt to the tofu cubes.
  12. 12Shake the container to coat the tofu evenly.
  13. 13Fry the coated tofu in a pan until golden brown.
  14. 14Add some lime juice and a pinch of sugar to the simmering soup to balance the flavors.
  15. 15Cook rice noodles either separately or directly in the broth.
  16. 16Serve the rice noodles in a bowl.
  17. 17Pour the coconut curry soup over the noodles.
  18. 18Add the crispy tofu and green onions as garnish.

Ingredients

  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Ginger
  • Chili
  • Olive oil
  • Tomato paste
  • Curry powder
  • Salt
  • 1 can Full fat coconut milk
  • Water
  • 1 block Tofu
  • Corn starch
  • Desiccated coconut
  • Lime juice
  • 1 pinch Sugar
  • Rice noodles

Equipment

BlenderWokSpatulaChopping boardKnifeContainer with lidPanLadleChopsticksBowl

Tips

  • Desiccated coconut is optional for flavor.
  • Cook rice noodles separately or in the broth.