Cilantro Lime Spicy Wheat Noodles

Ingredients

• 135 g Dried wheat noodles (Can substitute with any flat noodle of your choice)
• 35 g Avocado oil (or any neutral vegetable oil) (Provides a high smoke point for hot‑oil flavor infusion)
• 15 g Fresh cilantro leaves (Handful, finely chopped; can replace with basil or celery leaves)
• 50 g Onion (Finely chopped)
• 14 g Garlic (Finely chopped)
• 5 g Chili powder (Adjust to taste for heat)
• 4 g Sugar (Balances acidity and salt)
• 3 g Curry powder (Adds depth of flavor)
• 12 g Soy sauce (Low‑sodium optional)
• 24 g Oyster sauce (Provides umami; can use vegetarian mushroom sauce as alternative)
• 24 g Lime juice (Freshly squeezed for bright acidity)

Instructions

1. Prepare aromatics

   Finely chop the onion, garlic, and cilantro. Keep them separate for quick addition later.

   Time: PT5M

2. Boil the noodles

   Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add the dried wheat noodles and cook for 6 minutes over medium heat until al dente.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Rinse and drain

   Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Set aside.

   Time: PT2M

4. Heat the oil

   In the same pot, add the avocado oil and heat over medium‑high until it shimmers and just begins to smoke.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium-high

5. Infuse aromatics and spices

   Quickly add the chopped cilantro, onion, garlic, chili powder, sugar, curry powder, soy sauce, and oyster sauce to the hot oil. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

6. Add lime juice

   Drizzle the freshly squeezed lime juice over the hot mixture and stir to combine.

   Time: PT30S

7. Combine noodles with sauce

   Return the rinsed noodles to the pot and toss vigorously until every strand is evenly coated with the sauce.

   Time: PT2M

8. Serve

   Transfer the noodles to serving bowls, garnish with extra cilantro if desired, and enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT0S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

9 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

16 g

Fiber

2 g