DRY TOM YUM NOODLES RECIPE

Here’s a quick and easy dry tom yum noodles recipe, ready in under 30 minutes for a fast meal. The noodles are tossed with nutritious vegetables and a flavorful spicy and sour Thai sauce, with options to add chicken, pork, or seafood.

INGREDIENTS

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon Thai chili paste (see notes)
  • 2.5 limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/8 cup water
  • Crushed roasted peanuts, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Thai chili flakes, to taste

Noodle Base:

  • 3 ounces protein (choose from chicken, pork, or seafood)
  • 4 ounces dry rice noodles
  • Chinese broccoli, chopped, to taste
  • Bean sprouts, to taste
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish
  • Fresh coriander, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Fill a wok or pot with water and set it over medium heat. Cook your choice of protein until fully cooked, then set aside.
  • Prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  • Quickly blanch the Chinese broccoli in boiling water for about 10 seconds, then drain.
  • For the sauce, combine water, fish sauce, white sugar, lime juice, chili flakes, crushed peanuts, and chili paste in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, until well mixed.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked protein, noodles, and vegetables. Pour the sauce over the top and toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and fresh coriander. Enjoy!

NOTES

  • Feel free to swap out proteins or vegetables to your preference.
  • Thai chili paste can add a lot of heat, so adjust to taste.

Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 183 kcal | Carbs: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1416mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 44 IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg