Coconut Noodles Recipe (2024)

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Doug Johnston

Fish cakes? Even more perplexing is the off-hand instruction that they be "deep fried". Does that mean breaded and fried? If so, the source's assertion that even the worst cook in the world could fix this takes on new meaning? The potential for a greasy, gummy mess seems pretty epic--about what you'd expect to appear from the kitchen of the world's worst cook...

WinTT

Fish cake in coconut noodles is not really necessary. Especially if you cannot get the fresh fish and make it yourself. I wouldn't trust the readymade ones in canned or packages since those were most likely added MSG.
I usually add hard tofu in it. Also, I always add fresh mashed ginger sauté along with garlic.
Just sharing my experience since that's where I came from. :)

Maung maung myat

Burmese fishcake

Fish meat boneless.....500 gm
Ginger juice 1 tbs
Flour ....2 tbs
Sault and pepper

Put all in food prosscer or blander ...traditional way is pound in a stone motar.

Making a 50 gm balls
Use oil not to stick each other.

And deep fry it to be like a rubber ball.

Slice it for serving in coconut noodle.

Kameo

It doesn't look difficult, I'll give you that, but to mark it as a 20-min dish considering all the bringing to boil + simmering till thick/till cooked/till absorbed seems disingenuous at best. And I'm not even getting into the time it takes to prep that ingredients list.

Kaleigh Prokop

What kind of fish cakes? And where do I buy them?

Deejer

In Yangon this may be ''so easy, the worst cook in the world could make it." But it is not an easy dish to make or to shop for. Beware

gajumaru

If you can get past the annoying whining commenters who seem to have never worked with any of these very BASIC Asian products, then do try this recipe. It is quite good and easy and took me no more than 30min. If the ingredients seem totally difficult to get, then skip the dang recipe! Deep fried cake is at nearly all Asian markets. Someone complained about not finding turmeric. Really? Just move on to another recipe at that point.

andythebeagle

All too many people finding fault with the recipe. So many angry, unhappy cooks.Make your own fish cakes, don't add sugar, don't add MSG if you're scared of it, take the time it takes, prep all that you will need, do it all, or do none of it. This recipe is great as is. Just stop complaining. You are making the rest of us sad.

Jennifer

This says the worst cook in the world can make it? What's really disappointing about this dish is it sells itself like it's an easy dish but it calls for a bunch of random ingredients a novice cook wouldn't have and not very detailed instructions on how to make it. What a bummer

Lynn

This looked delicious as I love Burmese food, and this recipe might be easy for "the worst cook" provided they lived in Myranmar or a large cosmopolitan city. But fish cakes and roasted chickpea flour, or even Asian markets are not something I have access to. Shallots are expensive where I live - so 13 shallot lobes (?) is a deal breaker. Just how many grams is a "lobe", anyway?

Wilma Goldstein

Whoever presented this recipe needs to spend some time with Mark Bittman and/or Ina Garten, two American's who understand how to blend ease and flavor. Perhaps where she is from that's easy...in this culture it is complicated and confusing.

Figaro

Lightly toast the flour in a skillet over med-high heat until it colors and you can smell the flavor. Immediately remove from heat and pour onto a dish to cool.

I use this in Dukkha from Martha Rose Shulman. Hope this helps.

JRussell

I made this without fish cakes or shallots or deep-fried rice noodles. Used fettuccine noodles, since I had them, and pre-roasted chicken with a hot rub I had made a couple days ago. Added some chile paste at the end to pump up the heat. Absolutely delicious! I think it's important to just try to take the basics of the recipe, but use the ingredients that you already have without getting uptight. I will make this again with many of the same adjustments since I live in the boonies.

Margaux Laskey, Staff Editor @ NYT Cooking

A specialty food market or an Asian market or would have fish cake. Happy cooking!

Louise

I gather the 20 minutes prep time starts only after you have come home from the Asian market, cubed the chicken and fish cakes, boiled, peeled, and sliced the eggs, made the chicken broth, peeled more than a dozen shallots, roasted the chickpea flour, chopped/sliced all the remaining veggies, boiled the egg noodles, deep fried the rice noodles, and roasted and ground the red chilies?

jojo

This recipe is amazing. Forget all the haters. I used ground pork because that’s what I had on hand. Subbed the chickpea flour for almond flour. Skipped the eggs and fried noodles. Used some quick fry shallots instead. It wasn’t a quick 20 minute meal, but definitely doable for a weeknight. Thank you!

Hannah

This recipe isn’t hard but could be written without so many steps. Best to cook onions and garlic, add chicken, Spices, then fish cakes from the bag (buy the fried ones), then add stock and coconut milk to same pot. Can skip the shallots or use more onions instead. Can substitute cornstarch for chickpea flour or skip it. And I added some bokchoy at the end as well. Simple and good.

Delores Borealis

Good but not great. If I make it again, I’ll thicken with cornstarch (was hoping the toasted garbanzo flour would add flavor, but if so, it wasn’t much). Overall, the dish felt one dimensional and kinda bland. So many better recipes on this site that take less time.

Julie W

I love to read everyone's comments. It helps me decide if I should try a recipe. It took me 45 minutes; I'm just a home cook, that loves Burmese, coconut noodle soup. My batch came between as good as some but not the very best coconut chicken noodle soup I've had. The flavor was not as good, but still good. Maybe because some recipes call for lemongrass and galanga root. The "so easy, the worst cook in the world could make it", and "made it in 30 minutes", seemed like a challenge :).

chagalife

Can I use coconut flour instead of chickpea?

Katie

This recipe is AWESOME! We used the whole 15 ounce can of coconut milk and would recommend. Shallots were so so, but a nice texture element, and wouldn’t leave out next time.

Katie Smith

Took way more than 20 minutes, but did enjoy the end result!

Elena

This recipe is... SO GOOD! Our two changes were: 1) substituting tofu for chicken (YUM) and 2) using an additional cup of coconut milk (also YUM). Thanks!

Jeffsee

This is the type of recipe that always drives me wild. Chickpea flour and "1 inch cubes of fish cake - deep fried". Maybe these are pantry staples in Myanmar? By the time I go through chickpea flour its stale, and, define fish cake. How bout recipe notes that are definitions and/or decent substitutions.

Karen

Does chickpea flour thicken better than wheat flour? I substituted normal flour for the chickpea flour, and I think it's much thinner than it was supposed to be. Perhaps this is why the flavor is very subtle. Thoughts?

sofia

Yummy and easy! Not sure why other commenters are saying it’s not easy, but I suspect they might just be getting scared away by ingredients that are unfamiliar to them. Don’t be scared to make modifications if you can’t find an ingredient. This really is an easy recipe, especially if you skip some of the garnishes. And it’s well worth it!

Jeffsee

Not afraid of substitutions, but if you don't know what it tastes like or what the textures are like to begin with, I am not producing the same food and the recipe becomes "something like, but not really."

andythebeagle

All too many people finding fault with the recipe. So many angry, unhappy cooks.Make your own fish cakes, don't add sugar, don't add MSG if you're scared of it, take the time it takes, prep all that you will need, do it all, or do none of it. This recipe is great as is. Just stop complaining. You are making the rest of us sad.

JRussell

I made this without fish cakes or shallots or deep-fried rice noodles. Used fettuccine noodles, since I had them, and pre-roasted chicken with a hot rub I had made a couple days ago. Added some chile paste at the end to pump up the heat. Absolutely delicious! I think it's important to just try to take the basics of the recipe, but use the ingredients that you already have without getting uptight. I will make this again with many of the same adjustments since I live in the boonies.

Mason Kessinger

We made homemade fried fish cakes and they were a delicious necessary addition. We put half in when they called for it and then used a few to garnish. A delicious dinner.

Laura K

On what planet would this take only 20 minutes?

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Coconut Noodles Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are coconut noodles made of? ›

Coconut noodles are made from young fresh coconut water and come moist but not in extra water. There is no bad smell and they are ready to eat right out of the package, although they are best folded into whatever dish you are making and heated so that they take on the flavor of your dish.

How to make noodles more delicious? ›

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  8. Canned meat.
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How to make coconut milk taste better? ›

Be sure to toast your coconut well (but not burned!) if you want the flavor to be extra pronounced. In a blender, combine the coconut, water, and salt. Blend, and then blend some more.

Where did coconut noodle originate? ›

The origins of Ohn Noh Khauk Swe can be traced back to Myanmar, where it is considered a staple, particularly among the Bamar (Burmese) people. Traditionally, it is a coconut milk-based noodle soup, enriched with turmeric and served with chicken or beef, along with an assortment of condiments.

What ingredients to avoid in instant noodles? ›

However, those who are particularly sensitive to additives like MSG may want to steer clear of instant ramen noodles, as well as other highly processed foods. Instant ramen noodles may contain MSG and TBHQ — food additives that may be detrimental to health when consumed in large doses.

What can I add to noodles for more flavor? ›

Add some heat with a spicy condiment, or depth with a cooking sauce or oil.
  1. Sriracha.
  2. Chilli sauce.
  3. Hot sauce.
  4. Tamarind sauce.
  5. Soy sauce.
  6. Fish sauce.
  7. Sesame oil.
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What does adding milk to noodles do? ›

But sauce isn't the only option you can turn to — cooking your pasta in milk can give your dish a uniquely luscious, creamy texture. Mac and cheese is a prime example of a dish you can try this with, as the water-to-milk swap creates a more efficient cooking process with a richer sauce.

How are 2 minute noodles made? ›

Instant ramen noodles are made with wheat flour, water, salt, and kansui, an alkaline water that adds elasticity to the noodles. First, the ingredients are kneaded together to make a dough. Next, this dough is rolled out and cut into thin noodles. The noodles are then steamed and are finally packaged after dehydration.

Can you crack an egg into cup noodles? ›

It depends on how you like your eggs. If you like them well done, then you probably want them to cook for about 6 to 10 minutes. If you want to add egg to ramen, wait till the noodles boil. Then crack in the egg, mix it around, and drain as usual.

How to make Japanese cup noodle? ›

How to prepare cup noodles?
  1. Pull back the lid of your Cup noodles from the tab to the dotted line and hold it there .
  2. Add boiling water until the water reaches the line.
  3. Close the lid of Cup Noodles and keep it covered for three minutes.
  4. After three minutes , remove the lid completely.
  5. Just enjoy!

Can I drink canned coconut milk? ›

You can buy coconut milk in a can. If you buy the right brand it has no additives. If you want, you could just drink the coconut milk from the can. It's delicious!

Does coconut milk add coconut flavor? ›

One of the most popular uses for coconut milk is in soups and stews, where it adds a lovely creaminess and a subtle coconut flavor.

Is coconut milk healthy? ›

Coconut milk may benefit health in several ways, such as by stimulating weight loss and lowering cholesterol. It can also add flavor to sweet and savory dishes and serve as an alternative to dairy milk. Coconut water is the liquid inside a coconut, while coconut milk comes from the fruit's white flesh.

Do coconut noodles taste like coconut? ›

A. There really is no coconut taste at all. They taste very neutral like glass noodles, which is ideal as they are suitable for adding to any dish.

What are Korean instant noodles made of? ›

Korean ramen noodles are typically made from wheat flour, not maida. Maida is a type of wheat flour that is commonly used in Indian cuisine, while Korean ramen noodles are made from a type of wheat flour that is specifically used to make noodles, called kansui flour.

What are vegan noodles made of? ›

Wheat, buckwheat and rice noodles are all common and on their own present no dangers for a vegan as they are all plant-based. This can also be true for less-common noodles made with seaweed, acorn or mung bean. Egg noodles, on the other hand, clearly are not suitable for vegans as they combine their flour with egg.

What are palm noodles made of? ›

Palmini is made 100% out of Hearts of Palm. Therefore, if you eat it straight out of the can, it will taste like Hearts of Palm with a softer texture. That being said, when properly rinsed and prepared, the resemblance to your favorite high carb dish is extraordinary.

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