Coconut Rice Noodles with Ginger and Turmeric

A fragrant Asian noodle dish featuring rice vermicelli in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic ginger, turmeric, and garlic. Topped with toasted coconut, this comfort dish perfectly balances sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 5 oz rice vermicelli
  • 2 Tbsp virgin coconut oil
  • 1 small red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
  • tsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp toasted shredded coconut

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Remove from heat; add noodles. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 4 minutes (time may vary by brand). Drain and rinse under cold running water.

    8 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Cook onion and garlic, stirring often, until softened and golden, about 3 minutes. Add ginger, turmeric, and 1 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring, just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add coconut milk, honey, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer; cook until flavors come together, about 5 minutes.

    9 min

  3. 3.

    Mix fish sauce and noodles into broth; season with salt if needed. Divide among bowls and top with shredded coconut and more pepper.

    3 min