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Noodles for Noodle Lovers! - Best Thai Noodle Recipes

Fall in Love with a New Noodle Dish

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11. Thai Stir-Fried Beef Noodles

Thai Beef Noodles with BasilCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt, About.com Corp.

If you're a fan of Asian noodles, be sure to try these Chinese-inspired Thai Beef Stir-Fried Noodles! This dish is super-delicious and also very healthy - makes a perfect one-dish meal any night of the week. The recipe is also quite flexible. Make it as spicy or mild as you like, and add your own choice of vegetables depending on what you have on hand. ENJOY!

12. Thai Lemongrass-Tofu Noodle Soup (Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-free)

Tofu Noodle SoupD.Schmidt

'A bowl of comfort' is the best way to describe this delicious soup. One of the most popular soups on this site, this noodle soup is a meal onto itself, providing plenty of veggies as well as protein. Superb on a cool day!

13. Easy Peanut Noodles (New!)

Thai Peanut NoodlesCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt, 09/18/10, About.com

Thai Peanut Noodles are made with real peanuts instead of peanut butter - and you'll taste the difference! This dish offers a feast of flavors: nutty, spicy, sweet and sour combined with the chewy-sticky texture of stir-fried rice noodles.  It can also be made vegan/gluten-free (see the vegetarian link within recipe).  Delicious and hearty, this noodle dish makes a great dinner any night of the week.

14. Thai Sesame Noodles with Chicken

Thai Sesame NoodlesCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt, 10/14/10, About.com corp.

Sesame noodles are one of many dishes brought to Thailand by Chinese immigrants more than a century ago. These noodles are simple to make, and very similar to the Chinese except I find there is more depth of flavor owing to the addition of fish sauce and shrimp paste. The use of pure sesame oil adds beneficial fatty acids to your diet, so don't be tempted to leave it out - it also adds loads of flavor to an already abundantly flavorful noodle dish!

15. Thai Herbal Noodles (with Shrimp or Vegetarian)

Thai Herbal NoodlesD.Schmidt

Try this easy Thai noodle recipe made with fresh herbs. It's quick and simple to make, and super-tasty! Good both for the vegetarian Thai food lover, or just add shrimp for those who like seafood. Excellent for both lunch and supper, you'll want to make this noodle recipe part of your everyday Thai food menu.

16. Curried Noodles with Tofu (Vegetarian)

Curry Noodles RecipeD.Schmidt
This curry noodles recipe is a condensed version of an ancient Thai noodle dish called "Kao Soy". Since it would take an hour or more to make the original recipe, I've simplified it somewhat while still maintaining that delicious original taste. You can use dried egg or wheat noodles for this dish - or splurge and pick up some fresh noodles at your local Asian food store or grocery store deli. A delicious curry noodle recipe you'll be sure to enjoy.

17. Thai Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables (Vegetarian-friendly recipe)

Thai Stir-Fried NoodlesD.Schmidt
These stir-fried noodles are made with a flavorful stir-fry sauce composed of lime juice, soy sauce, white pepper, and chili. This dish can be made vegetarian/vegan if you prefer, or get creative and add your own choice of protein source (chicken, tofu, and shrimp are all delicious options). Easy to make and scrumptious to eat, these noodles will fast become a noodle standard in your home!

18. Thai "Glass" Noodles in a Savory Sauce

Glass Noodles in a Savory SauceD.Schmidt
Glass (or "cellophane") noodles are thin and as transparent as the name suggests. Healthier than wheat noodles, glass noodles are made from green beans, broad beans, and peas, which makes them gluten-free and a source of iron, calcium, and fiber. They are opaque (white) until soaked in water. Look for them at your local Asian store sold in dried bundles/packages (check ingredients to be sure they are "glass" noodles - look for bean or pea flour). Made with my savory sauce, these noodles are irresistible. (Includes instructions for vegetarians.)

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