Description
Cilantro Lime Noodles are a vibrant and flavorful dish that can elevate any meal. This quick recipe combines fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and aromatic garlic to create a delightful medley of tastes. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a side dish, these noodles can be customized with your choice of protein or veggies for added nutrition. Optionally spiced with chili powder, they offer just the right amount of heat to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a solo dinner, Cilantro Lime Noodles are sure to impress with their refreshing flavors and comforting essence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5.2 oz dry noodles (your choice)
- 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 (to taste)
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a heatproof bowl, mix cilantro, garlic, shallot, curry powder, sugar, and chili powder.
- Heat oil in the same pot over medium heat until hot (check by adding a piece of garlic).
- Pour the hot oil over the cilantro mixture and stir well.
- Mix in mushroom oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and lime juice until combined.
- Toss cooked noodles in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with chili oil for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg