If you love fresh and bold flavours coupled with a quick ten minute noodle fix, these Coriander Lime Noodles will be right up your alley. They’re bright, fragrant and zesty with the right shades of heat bringing together the perfect balance of spice, citrus and umami!

The magic starts by infusing hot oil with all the right aromatics and spices to stir together a flavour-packed chilli oil base. A generous squeeze of lime and a splash of soy follow, transforming a humble pile of noodles into something truly irresistible.

What I love most is the versatility of these noodles. Ready in minutes, they’re ideal for weeknight dinners yet vibrant enough for entertaining. Keep them simple and zesty; or toss in your favourite add-ons — crispy tofu, seasonal veggies, even a fried egg on top. Either way, it’s a dish that delivers brightness, heat and comfort in every bite.

Ingredients For Coriander Lime Noodles

The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity. You need just your kitchen and store-cupboard staples to stir together these flavour-packed noodles:

Noodles of choice
Aromatics & Spices: garlic, onion, gochugaru/ chilli flakes

Light Soy Sauce
Dark Soy Sauce (optional for a more savoury depth; feel free to swap in more light soy sauce instead)
Vegan Oyster Sauce
Fresh herbs: basil, scallions & coriander
Lemon/ Lime
Sesame seeds for garnish

Coriander Lime Noodles

Bright, zesty, and lightly spicy – these ten minute noodles are tossed in a fragrant chilli oil base. This quick and flavour-packed dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Contemporary

Servings 2

Ingredients

200-250 gm noodles of choice
2.5-3 tbsp sesame oil
3-4 cloves garlic minced
1/2 onion finely chopped
2-3 tsp gochugaru/chilli flakes
3 tbsp light soy sauce
1-1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce or swap with 1 tbsp light soy sauce
Splash of vegan oyster sauce
¼-⅓ cup basil leaves chopped
¼-⅓ cup scallions chopped
¼-⅓ cup coriander, destemmed finely chopped
2-3 tsp sesame seeds
Juice of 1 lemon/ lime

Instructions

Cook noodles until just shy of al dente, drain and set aside.
Heat sesame oil in a small pan and add garlic, onion, and gochugaru/chilli flakes. Let it simmer gently to infuse the flavours.
Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, basil, scallions, coriander, sesame seeds, and lemon juice.
Pour the hot infused oil over the noodles and mix well until fully combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more lime juice for zing or more vegan oyster sauce for depth.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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