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Cilantro Lime Chili Noodles Recipe

Cilantro Lime Chili Noodles Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Boiling, Mixing
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These 10-Minute Cilantro Lime Chili Noodles are a quick and flavorful dish that combines the zesty freshness of cilantro and lime with a spicy kick of red pepper flakes. Perfect for a fast and satisfying meal!


Ingredients

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Main Noodle Dish:

  • 2 cakes knife-cut noodles
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • pinch hing (asoefetida) or sub garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp vegan oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup noodle water

Toppings:

  • more chopped cilantro
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • chili sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Boil Noodles: Boil knife-cut noodles according to package instructions, then rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare Spice Mix: Combine red pepper flakes with cilantro in a bowl.
  3. Infuse Sesame Oil: Heat sesame oil on medium flame for 2-3 minutes until hot; do not burn.
  4. Mix Spices: Add the heated sesame oil to the spice mix and stir well.
  5. Add Sauces: Mix in lime juice, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, hing or garlic powder, vegan oyster sauce, and agave syrup.
  6. Combine with Noodles: Pour the mixture over the noodles and mix thoroughly.
  7. Finish and Serve: Top with additional cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and chili sesame oil. Gently heat before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, use brown rice ramen or rice noodles and opt for gluten-free soy sauces.
  • If unavailable, substitute gochugaru with chili flakes for heat.
  • Rice wine vinegar can be swapped with white vinegar or mirin.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg