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Cilantro Lime Noodles – The Foodie Takes Flight

An easy, savoury, and zesty bowl of Cilantro Lime Noodles with a hint of spice and earthiness from chili and curry powder. This is inspired by my love for cilantro and lime in Mexican cuisine with an Asian twist and can be easily customised to your taste – you can also add in any protein, vegetables, and mix-ins of your choice.

Cilantro lime noodles
An easy, savoury, and zesty bowl of Cilantro Lime Noodles with a hint of spice and earthiness from chili and curry powder.

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE THESE NOODLES

NOODLES

Dried knife cut or sliced wheat noodles

WHAT KIND OF NOODLES SHOULD I USE?

I used knife cut noodles or sliced noodles but you’re free to use any noodle of your choice. For a gluten-free version, you can use rice noodles or mung bean threads.

FOR THE CILANTRO LIME SAUCE

You can check out the full detailed & printable recipe in the card below.

  • 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 chilli power optional for spice
  • 1/4 cup oil – I used olive oil

HOW TO MAKE THESE CILANTRO LIME NOODLES

  • Noodles – prepare your noodles and slightly undercook until still very chewy. I ran my noodles through cold water to stop it from cooking. Set aside. I quickly rinsed the pot and dried it well and used the same pot to heat the oil later on.
Cold noodles in a bowl
  • In a large heat proof bowl, add the chopped cilantro, minced garlic, shallot or red onion, curry powder, sugar, and chilli powder.
  • Heat the oil in the pot over medium to medium high heat for 3-4 minutes or until hot and you start to see small bubbles. To test the heat, you can add a small piece of garlic and it should immediately sizzle.
  • Turn off the heat then immediately pour the oil over the bowl of cilantro, garlic, shallot/onion, and seasonings. Enjoy the sizzle and mix well.
  • Add in the vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Mix well.

ADD THE NOODLES TO THE SAUCE, MIX, AND ENJOY!

  • Add cooked noodles and mix to coat in the sauce mixture. Taste the noodles and feel free to season with more veg oyster sauce, if needed
  • Finish with some chili oil/sauce, if desired. Enjoy your noodles while hot!
Cilantro lime noodles

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