Description
Cilantro Lime Noodles is a delightful dish that bursts with flavor and freshness, making it perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe combines the zesty brightness of lime with the aromatic essence of cilantro and garlic, creating a tantalizing meal in just 20 minutes. Whether you’re enjoying it as a main course, side dish, or even a light salad, these noodles can be customized to suit your taste. Add in your favorite vegetables or protein for an extra boost, making this dish not only delicious but also versatile and healthy. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or potlucks, Cilantro Lime Noodles will leave everyone at the table craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5.2 oz dry noodles (2 servings)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 small shallot (or red onion)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup oil (olive oil recommended)
- 1.5 to 2 tbsp vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions until slightly undercooked. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
- In a large heatproof bowl, mix chopped cilantro, minced garlic, shallot, curry powder, sugar, and chili powder.
- Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat until bubbling. Pour hot oil over the spice mixture and stir well.
- Add vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and lime juice into the mixture and combine thoroughly.
- Toss the cooked noodles in the bowl until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like chili oil or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg