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Curry Mee

A quick and comforting coconut curry noodle soup with chicken, topped with crispy fried noodles, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
480
Protein
30g
Curry Mee
comfortingsatisfyingMalaysiandairy-freechickensmoothchewyweeknight

Ingredients

  • 8 oz rice noodles
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 whole lime
  • ½ cup cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the 8 oz rice noodles according to package directions until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high. Add 1 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces) and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 tbsp curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add 1 can coconut milk and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.

  4. 4

    Divide noodles among bowls. Ladle the curry broth and chicken over. Top with 0.5 cup chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime from 1 lime. Serve with crispy fried noodles if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • colander
  • knife
  • cutting board

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