Description
Cilantro Lime Noodles are a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together zesty lime and fragrant cilantro for a quick culinary delight. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The savory noodles are enhanced with minced garlic, shallots, and a hint of spice from curry and chili powders, making them a versatile option that can easily be customized to suit your taste. Whether served as a main dish with grilled chicken or as a cold salad with fresh vegetables, these noodles promise to impress with their bold flavors and delightful texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5.2 oz dry noodles of 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 olive oil
- 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, slightly undercooking them for chewiness.
- In a large heatproof bowl, combine chopped cilantro, minced garlic, shallot, curry powder, sugar, and optional chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot until hot; pour it over the mixture in the bowl.
- Stir in the vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and lime juice until well combined.
- Toss the cooked noodles into the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with chili oil or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg