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Thai Curry Noodle Bowls

March 20, 2017 by Emily 6 Comments

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Thai Curry Noodle Bowls – There are few things I’d rather be slurping! Use chicken, shrimp, or veggies and dinner is on the table in no time! 

Thai Curry Noodle Bowls - These are so dreamy! Make them with chicken, shrimp, or veggies for a delicious gluten free dinner!
I’ve been craving comfort lately in every single area of my life–I’ve been drawn to peaceful, filling books and music that makes me happy. Instead of high intensity workouts, I’ve been favoring walks and restorative yoga.  For meals, I’ve been turning to homey, nourishing foods and filling the freezer with all kinds of baked goods.

I’m a believer that comfort doesn’t necessarily mean heavy or rich. Instead, it can be something warming, delicious, nostalgic, or satisfying. These Thai curry noodle bowls are all of the above.

Slurp up this Thai Curry Noodle Bowl - Make them with chicken, shrimp, or veggies. So good!
They are also as easy as it gets. The cupboards were mostly bare right before a grocery shopping day and I wanted to make something yummy and quick. A quick peek into my pantry and fridge later, and these noodle bowls were born.

They’re my favorite kind of recipe–easy, flexible, and delicious. You can toss cooked chicken or shrimp into these, or add an extra cup or two of veggies to your mix for a meatless version. You can also use any kind of curry for this recipe–that’s the beauty! I used yellow curry powder for the pictures, but you can easily swap green curry paste or red curry paste. It depends on which brand you buy, but I generally find yellow curry powder to be the mildest, then red curry paste, then green curry paste. Consider it a choose your own (delicious) adventure!

These Thai Curry Noodle Bowls are on the table in 30 minutes or less. SO good!

Notes on the Recipe:

Creamy, dreamy. I love canned coconut cream for recipes like this when I want a little richness, but I also make it with coconut milk with delicious results, too. Use whichever you have or whichever you can find.

Gluten Free. I’ve been using this brown rice and millet ramen (I can find it at Target, Sprouts, or in bulk at Costco). We love the thin, lovely noodles that work beautifully in a dish like this. If you’re not GF, feel free to use a package of the regular kind, or you can pick up some thin rice noodles to use.

Shortcuts. I use jarred roasted red peppers almost every time for recipes like this. Trader Joe’s has a great jar of red and yellow (what I used for the pictures), and I also like Jeff’s Naturals brand (I get them at Sprouts). The ingredient list is short and sweet. You can also roast your own if you prefer.

Change it up. You can use any kind of curry powder or paste. I always recommend starting small and then adding from there, especially since different brands carry different levels of heat. Many grocery stores carry a fairly mild yellow curry powder that’s a good place to start, though you can turn up the heat or change the flavor by swapping red curry paste or green curry paste.

Easy Thai Curry Noodle Bowls - We love these with chicken, shrimp, or veggies. Gluten free and completely simple!

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Thai Curry Noodle Bowls - On the table in no time! (gluten free and amazing!)

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Thai Curry Noodle Bowls - These are so dreamy! Make them with chicken, shrimp, or veggies for a delicious gluten free dinner!

Thai Curry Noodle Bowl


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These noodle bowls are delicious with chicken, but see the notes for ways to make them with shrimp or veggies! You can use any kind of curry powder or paste for this dish. I always recommend starting small and then adding from there, especially since different brands carry different levels of heat. Many grocery stores carry a fairly mild yellow curry powder that’s a good place to start, though you can turn up the heat or change the flavor by swapping red curry paste or green curry paste.


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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely minced
  • 1/2–1 cup roasted red peppers, diced (I used jarred)
  • 1 (14oz) can coconut milk or coconut cream
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp yellow curry powder (or 1–2 tsp red or green curry paste)
  • 1–2 cups cooked chicken, shrimp, or veggies
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, plus more to garnish
  • Juice 1/2 lime
  • 2 packages ramen (no seasoning packet), gluten free if needed

Instructions

  1. Cook ramen noodles (no seasoning packet) according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger. Cook 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  3. Add roasted peppers, coconut milk, chicken broth, and curry powder to the pot. Stir to combine well. Taste and add more curry if desired.
  4. Stir in cooked chicken and cooked noodles.
  5. Squeeze in lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve warm!

Notes

To substitute shrimp for the chicken:

You can cook the shrimp in the sauce pan (add an extra tsp. of coconut oil) before adding the garlic and ginger, or simply stir in cooked shrimp at the end.

To make this meatless, you’ll want to add 1-2 cups of veggies first thing (before the garlic and ginger). You’ll want to add an extra teaspoon of coconut oil to sauté. Zucchini, carrots, broccoli, onion, and snap peas are all delicious! Sauté the veggies till crisp-tender, then proceed with the recipe as written.

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Thai Curry Noodle Bowls - There are few things I'd rather be slurping! Use chicken, shrimp, or veggies and dinner is on the table in no time!

Filed Under: chicken & turkey, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Dish, meatless main dishes, pasta & rice, soups, stews, & chowders, Vegan Tagged With: Asian Inspired

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Comments

  1. Betsy says

    March 20, 2017 at 10:09 am

    This post could not have come at a better time. My toddler daughter can devour ramen packets daily but I feel so guilty about the chemicals in the soup. I’ve been looking for an easy ramen-like dish I could make for both of us. Thank you so much for sharing, I can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 20, 2017 at 11:42 am

      Betsy – I hope she (and you!) LOVE it! My kids are still very picky, but I at least know they’ll eat the noodles, ha!

      Reply
  2. Stacey Hoopes says

    March 22, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    We had this tonight and I loved it! Thanks for all your tasty recipes over the years, you have a great site and just a great little family. Your optimism shines through in your writing and I feel like I know you IRL! 😃

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 22, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      Stacey – I’m so glad to hear that! You made my day! Here’s to many more happy dinners to come!

      Reply
  3. Melissa says

    March 25, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    I tried it and it came out soooo good my family loved it!!!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 26, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that Melissa! Thank you!

      Reply

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