Thai Noodle Bowls

Thai Noodle Bowls

Clean Eating Thai Noodle Bowls

  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp. warm water
  • 6 C. chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
  • 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. fish sauce
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into matchstick-sized pieces
  • 1 cucumber, halved and sliced thinly
  • 1 red pepper, sliced finely and cut into 1″ strips
  • 1 c. cooked chicken or shrimp pieces (optional)
  • 1 14-oz. package rice noodles
  • 1/4 C. cilantro
  • chopped peanuts

In a bowl, mix cornstarch and warm water.  Meanwhile, heat broth on the stove.  Add cornstarch mixture, soy sauce, vinegar, and fish sauce.  Heat to boiling.  Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.  Add vegetables and cook until soft, about 5-10 minutes.  Add chicken or shrimp (if desired).  Next, add noodles and cook until noodles are tender.  Add additional broth if necessary.  Garnish with cilantro and peanuts.