Curried Coconut Noodles with Early Summer Vegetables

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Curried Coconut Noodles with Early Summer Vegetables

Yields1 Serving
 8 ounces extra-wide egg noodles or other pasta
  1-1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
  1 cup chopped young (spring) onions
  1/2 cup sliced carrots
  1 cup cut-up green beans
  1 tablespoon minced garlic
  1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  1 teaspoon ground cumin
  1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  1 teaspoon turmeric
  salt and pepper
  1 cup peas
  1 cup sliced zucchini
  1 can (14 ounces) canned coconut milk (shake before opening)
  Juice of 1-1/2 limes
  1/2 cup basil leaves, cut into strips
  Garnish: lime wedges and additional basil strips
1

Cook noodles in salted water until barely tender (do not overcook them); drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.

2

Heat wok over highest flame 1-2 minutes. Add the peanut oil, swirl to coat, and heat until very hot but not smoking. Add the onions, carrots, and green beans; stir-fry until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

3

Add garlic, ginger, cumin, red pepper flakes, turmeric, and salt and pepper to taste. Continue stir-frying 1-2 minutes.

4

Add peas, zucchini, coconut milk, and lime juice. Boil mixture until sauce thickens and vegetables are barely tender, 10-12 minutes.

5

Add noodles, basil; stir until all the noodles are coated. Heat through, stirring gently.

6

Serve immediately. Garnish with additional basil and lime wedges.

Ingredients

 8 ounces extra-wide egg noodles or other pasta
  1-1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
  1 cup chopped young (spring) onions
  1/2 cup sliced carrots
  1 cup cut-up green beans
  1 tablespoon minced garlic
  1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  1 teaspoon ground cumin
  1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  1 teaspoon turmeric
  salt and pepper
  1 cup peas
  1 cup sliced zucchini
  1 can (14 ounces) canned coconut milk (shake before opening)
  Juice of 1-1/2 limes
  1/2 cup basil leaves, cut into strips
  Garnish: lime wedges and additional basil strips

Directions

1

Cook noodles in salted water until barely tender (do not overcook them); drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.

2

Heat wok over highest flame 1-2 minutes. Add the peanut oil, swirl to coat, and heat until very hot but not smoking. Add the onions, carrots, and green beans; stir-fry until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

3

Add garlic, ginger, cumin, red pepper flakes, turmeric, and salt and pepper to taste. Continue stir-frying 1-2 minutes.

4

Add peas, zucchini, coconut milk, and lime juice. Boil mixture until sauce thickens and vegetables are barely tender, 10-12 minutes.

5

Add noodles, basil; stir until all the noodles are coated. Heat through, stirring gently.

6

Serve immediately. Garnish with additional basil and lime wedges.

Curried Coconut Noodles with Early Summer Vegetables