Go Back
turmeric coconut noodles with mushrooms

Turmeric Coconut Noodles with Charred Mushrooms and Herbs

A golden, aromatic noodle bowl inspired by turmeric‑dill fish but made plant‑forward.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Serving bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 1 pound mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1 cup fresh herbs such as cilantro mint or Thai basil
  • 1 small shallot thinly sliced
  • Optional sliced chili lime wedges toasted peanuts

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice noodles according to package directions and rinse under cool water.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat and add the mushrooms. Cook until deeply browned and charred on the edges. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan whisk together coconut milk vegetable broth turmeric soy sauce lime juice sugar ginger and garlic. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Add the cooked noodles to the turmeric coconut sauce and toss until fully coated.
  • Divide the noodles into bowls and top with charred mushrooms.
  • Finish with fresh herbs sliced shallot and optional chili or peanuts.

Notes

  • Use full fat coconut milk for a richer sauce or light coconut milk for a lighter version.
  • Char the mushrooms well to bring out their savory depth.
  • Add more broth if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture.
  • Leftovers keep for up to 2 days refrigerated.
Keyword charred mushrooms, cilantro mint basil noodles, coconut milk noodles, coconut turmeric sauce, creamy coconut noodles, easy coconut noodle recipe, herb noodle bowl, mushroom noodle bowl, rice noodle turmeric bowl, savory mushroom noodles, Southeast Asian noodle bowl, turmeric broth noodles, turmeric coconut dinner, turmeric coconut noodles, turmeric coconut recipe, turmeric mushroom stir fry, turmeric noodles, vegan turmeric noodles, vegetarian turmeric noodles, weeknight noodle recipe