Thai Curry Cabbage Noodle Stir Fry! We are sailing into flavor town with this bold and delicious noodle dish.
Healthy, satisfying, and packed with nourishing plant goodness, this bold, oil-free Thai Curry Cabbage Noodle Stir Fry is noodle heaven with a delicious twist. Carbolicious noodles and nutritious cabbage make the perfect pairing in this Thai curry dish. Completely delectable and full of sweet and sour punches that carry this dream dish all the way to the finish line. Your family will want this dish on repeat!
Whole Food Plant Based, Vegan, plant based, oil free, refined sugar free, no highly processed ingredients and gluten free.
Hi there, Ameera here!
Thai Curry Cabbage Noodle Stir Fry, noodley goodness that had us jumping for joy all around the kitchen. If you loved our Asian Cabbage Noodle Stir Fry, then you are going to love this one too! It so tasty and completely delicious!
Tips for Success:
- Pasta Amount: The key here is what type of noodles you use. If you use very thin Asian brown rice noodles, then do not go over 6 ounces. If you use thin spaghetti, then don’t go over 8 ounces. The noodles really drink up the sauce. If you use more than the recommended amount, you could end up with a dry dish.
- Thinly Sliced Cabbage: We used about ½ head of a medium cabbage. We sliced the cabbage by cutting it into very thin long strips. You can use a slaw mix, but the experience is a little different. There is just something about those thin long strips of cabbage mixed in with the thin spaghetti that really works. Make sure you pick out any tough pieces and thicker veins.
- Cabbage tenderness: Cutting the cabbage into thin strips allows the cabbage to cook faster. We enjoyed a tender crisp cabbage. If you do not like cabbage with a tiny hint of crunch to it, then this recipe is not for you. Placing the lid on the pan when you add the sliced cabbage along with the vegetable broth enhances the cooking process.
- Stir Fry Veggies: You can pretty much use just about any stir fry veggies that you enjoy.
- Frozen Veggies versus Fresh Veggies: You can use either frozen or fresh. If using fresh, make sure the veggies reach the desired tenderness in Step 4 before adding the sauce. We used frozen for convenience.
- Optional Add-In Veggies: You can also add peas, edamame, mushrooms, chickpeas, etc. if you wish. Just don’t add too much or the sauce will not be able to effectively cover all the ingredients.
Leftovers and Freezing:
Leftovers will generally keep for 4-5 days in the refrigerator. Store in a covered container. Reheating can be done on the stovetop, or in the microwave.
This dish can be frozen; however, it is best served immediately after making. If frozen, for best results, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Pantry Products Used:
- Tamari: We used San J Tamari Soy Sauce, Gluten Free, Reduced Sodium. You can substitute the tamari with reduced sodium soy sauce, Braggs Liquid Aminos, or Braggs Coconut Liquid Aminos.
- Broccoli Stir-Fry: We used Birds Eye Broccoli Stir-Fry which consists of broccoli, carrots, onions, mushrooms, red peppers, water chestnuts and celery.
- Chili Garlic Sauce: We used Huy Fong Foods Chili Garlic Sauce. This brand does have a small amount of sugar. However, this brand is generally accepted by the WFPB community.
- Red Curry Paste: We used Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste.
Kitchen Products Used:
- Large ceramic/enamel lined Dutch oven, skillet, or similar large stock pot (tight fitting lid is optional)
- Stock pot to boil the pasta
We certainly hope you give this deliciousness a try.
If you try this comforting dish, we would love to know if you enjoy it as much as we do! Please leave us a review! Post a picture on Facebook or Instagram and tag us! We would love to hear from you.
PrintThai Curry Cabbage Noodle Stir Fry
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 25 Minutes
- Total Time: 40 Minutes
- Yield: 4-5 Servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Healthy, satisfying, and packed with nourishing plant goodness, this bold, oil-free Thai Curry Cabbage Noodle Stir Fry is noodle heaven with a delicious twist.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 5 cups thinly sliced green cabbage *
- ¼ cup low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 – [ 14.4. oz package ] frozen broccoli stir fry
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons Thai red curry paste *
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari *
- ¼ cup organic maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 2 Tablespoon unsweetened peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce *
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
Other Ingredients:
- 6 to 8 oz. GF thin spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced green onions
- Red pepper flakes
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Fill a large stock pot full of water. Add some sea salt to the water. Bring the water to a boil then add the pasta. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Boil the pasta until el dente, drain, rinse with cold water to remove any excess starch, shake well, set aside.
- Place the Sauce Ingredients in a bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large ceramic/enamel lined skillet, Dutch oven, or non-stick skillet, add the thinly sliced cabbage and ¼ cup vegetable broth, cover and sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes to soften.
- Then add the package of frozen stir fry vegetables to the cabbage mixture, cover and continue to sauté for 5 to 10 minutes largely dependent upon how crisp versus tender you enjoy your vegetables.Continue to sauté until the veggies reach the desired tenderness. If needed, add a splash of vegetable broth to prevent sticking and/or burning.
- Add the Sauce Mixture to the skillet, stir to incorporate and thicken the sauce, bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Simmer for several minutes.
- Add in the cooked noodles, stir well to thoroughly coat the noodles, heat through – about 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the stove and allow the flavors to marry for 3 to 5 minutes. Top with sliced green onions, red pepper flakes, and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Serving: 4 to 5
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Delicious!! We enjoyed it so much I’m glad I made a double batch!
Hi there Marlene 🙂
Yaaaayyy! We are so thrilled that you enjoyed this recipe and made a double batch. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome review with us. We appreciate you taking the time to write.
-Ameera and Robin 🙂
So good! This is an awesome recipe-turned out fantastic. I may use less maple syrup next time just as a personal preference. Also, I might try coconut milk in place of the veggie broth for extra richness just to see. Thanks for a great option to put in the rotation! Cilantro would be a nice topping as well as sriracha. Yum!
Hi there Demetra,
Thank you so much for the awesome review of this recipe. The adds and substitutions sound great! We appreciate you taking time to write.
-Ameera and Robin
Mmmm! This was soooo good! I used fresh veggies (because I had them on hand) and brown rice spaghetti. Next time I am gonna double the sauce for sure! It was delish!! Thank you for another yummy recipe!
Hi there Pamela 🙂
Woo hoo! We are SUPER excited you enjoyed this recipe. We appreciate you sharing your wonderful review. Thank you so much for taking the time to write.
-Ameera and Robin 🙂
Wow! Another winner! This is really, really, good. That sauce YUMMMMM! I used leftover veggies I had in the fridge and brown rice noodles, it turned out great. Can’t wait to go home and have the leftovers. 🙂
Thank you again for all your lovely recipes.
Hi there Debra,
YAYYYY!!! We are so happy that you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you so much for taking time to leave us an awesome review.
-Ameera and Robin
This was a HUGE hit! I can’t believe how delicious this was, and it was SO EASY! It came together in no time at all. This is definitely going into my rotation.
Hi there Suzanne,
YAYYYYY!!! We are thrilled that you enjoyed this recipe! We are so happy that this one will go into your rotation! Thank you so much for the awesome review.
-Ameera and Robin