Description
Spicy ruby noodles dance with bold Thai-inspired flavors, blending silky rice noodles and zesty sauce. Fiery chili, fresh herbs, and tangy lime create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 350 grams (12.35 ounces) spaghetti
- 450 milliliters (15.22 fluid ounces) beetroot juice
- 2 limes
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 12 teaspoons dried chilli flakes
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons extra toasted sesame oil
- 3 teaspoons fish sauce or vegan alternative
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
Herbs and Salt:
- 2 teaspoons sea salt flakes
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon brown rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar
- 4 tablespoons chopped coriander
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook spaghetti for exactly 5 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
- In a spacious skillet, combine beetroot juice with fresh lime juice over medium heat.
- Infuse the liquid with minced garlic, grated ginger, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of chilli flakes.
- Introduce the drained pasta into the vibrant beetroot mixture, gently simmering for 5-8 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente consistency.
- Remove skillet from heat and incorporate soy sauce, fish sauce, and vinegar, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Create a zesty dressing by whisking lime juice, sesame oil, additional vinegar, extra fish sauce, and soy sauce until smoothly combined.
- Cascade the prepared dressing over the ruby-tinted noodles, gently tossing with fresh chopped herbs.
- Conduct a final taste test, adjusting seasonings to personal preference.
- Serve immediately while warm, or chill for a refreshing cold noodle experience.
Notes
- Experiment with different noodle types like rice noodles or whole wheat spaghetti for varied textures and nutrition profiles.
- Swap fish sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for a vegetarian or vegan-friendly version that maintains umami depth.
- Adjust chilli flakes quantity based on personal heat tolerance, ensuring balanced flavor without overwhelming spiciness.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and reduce last-minute kitchen stress, making the recipe more enjoyable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 63 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1380 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg