Thai-Inspired Instant Noodle Soup in a Jar
Upgrade your quick lunch game with this Thai-inspired instant noodle soup, tailored for meal prep ease and rich in flavors from Southeast Asia. A luscious blend of peanut butter, red curry, and lemongrass creates a heartwarming soup, ideal for a busy workday lunch.
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Ingredients
🥜 3 tablespoons Smooth Peanut Butter
🌶️ 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste
🍋 1 teaspoon Lemongrass Paste/Powder
🍶 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce/Tamari
🌿 A pinch of Curry Powder
🧄 1-2 cloves Garlic, minced
🧅 3 stalks Spring Onions (Scallions), chopped
🍃 1/4 cup Cilantro (Coriander), chopped
🥬 2 cups Bok Choy or similar Asian greens, chopped
🍱 1/2 block Firm Tofu, cubed, approx. 7 oz / 200g
🌶️ 1 small Red Chili, sliced (or a pinch of chili flakes)
🍜 1 serving Rice Vermicelli Noodles, approx. 50-70g
💧 1.5 - 2 cups Boiling Water
Instructions
1- Preparation of Ingredients:
- Mince the garlic and chop the spring onions, cilantro, bok choy, and red chili.
- Cube the firm tofu into bite-sized pieces.
2- Sauce Preparation:
- In a ceramic mixing bowl, mix the peanut butter, red curry paste, lemongrass paste (or powder), soy sauce (or tamari), and curry powder until it forms a smooth paste.
3- Assembling the Instant Noodle Jar:
- Begin with a clean Weck glass jar.
- Place the sauce mixture at the bottom.
- Follow with a layer of bok choy.
- Add the dry rice vermicelli noodles.
- Top with cubes of tofu.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, chopped spring onions, and sliced red chili on top.
- Finish with a layer of cilantro.
4- Meal Prep and Cooking:
- Seal the jar and refrigerate until use.
- To serve, pour boiling water over the ingredients, ensuring they are submerged.
- Stir with a spoon or fork to integrate the sauce with hot water and ingredients.
- Let the soup steep for 5 minutes, allowing the noodles to soften.
- Stir once more and enjoy directly from the jar.
Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 430
Protein: 20g
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 4g
Equipment: Weck Jars, Wooden Cutting Board, Chef's Knife, Metal Garlic Press, Ceramic Mixing Bowl, Metal Spoon, Metal Fork
Cooking Tips:
- Customize with your preferred vegetables or protein.
- The layering technique keeps the meal fresh and prevents any sogginess until served.
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#thaifood #mealprep #instantnoodles #easyrecipes #vegan #healthyfood
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