An easy and versatile one pot meal that can be prepped ahead and made fresh in 30 minutes. The flavors of curry and coconut complements a range of fresh vegetables and protein. Use any or all and make it the way you like !
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Coconut Curry Soup
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Author Syama
Ingredients
7ozRice NoodlesNotes
For the broth
1Shallotminced
2ClovesGarlicminced
½inGingerminced
1Can Coconut milkfull fat
6CVeg/Chicken stock
1TbspCurry powderstore bought / use recipe below
Salt To Taste
Protein (Pick 1 )
2CThinly sliced Chicken Breasts
1CThinly sliced fishAny white fish fillets (Notes)
½lbShrimp / scallops
1lbFirm Tofucubed
Vegetables
2CBroccoli Florets
2CShredded Purple cabbage
1CSliced carrots
1CBean Sprouts
1CBell pepper/Tomatoes/Cucumbers
To garnish
A few Cilantro / Fresh basil / Spring onions
Lemon wedges
Sliced chilies
For Curry Powder
2Tspcoriander
1TspCumin
1TspTurmeric
½TspCinnamon
¼TspNutmeg
½TspBlack Pepper
½TspCayenneoptional
Instructions
Cook the protein
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. If using tofu/chicken/shrimp/scallops pat it dry and add to the pan. Cook until the meat turn opaque or the tofu begin to brown. Turn and cook the other side. Remove and reserve.
Make the broth
In the same pan add 1 to 2 tbsp more oil if needed. When hot add shallots , ginger and garlic. Cook until the shallots turn soft. Add the curry powder and cook for 30 more seconds. Add the coconut milk and mix in. Once the coconut milk is warm add the stock. Cover and let it simmer for 30 mins. Taste and adjust salt.
To serve
Cook the noodles according to the package directions
Heat the broth to boiling.
Portion the noodles, the protein of choice and vegetables into serving bowls. Pour the hot soup broth over it. Garnish and serve immediately.
For the curry powder
Mix all the spices lisgted under curry powder and store in an airtight container.
Notes
If using this rice noodles often times it is not necessary to precook the noodles. Just portion the individual noodle cakes into the serving bowls and pour the hot soup over it. In 2 minutes the noodles will soften and be ready to be eaten.When using thinly sliced fish fillets there is no need to precook it. Examples of mild whitefish are - tilapia, cod, bass, , haddock, or snapper. The rule to go buy is to get the freshest fish you can find.