Fried noodles with vegetables and tuna – curry Thai style

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 500g spaghetti
• 1 can tuna in its own juice
• ½ tsp curry paste, hot
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 shallots
• 3 carrots
• 1 zucchini
• 1 leek(s)
• 2 bell peppers, red
• 10 small cherry tomatoes
• 1 can coconut milk, 400 ml
• Salt and pepper, black
• Paprika powder
• curry powder
• turmeric
• Chili threads

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

changeable, versatile and also available as a vegetarian option

Put the noodles on the stovetop, cook according to the instructions, drain, and set aside. Add the curry paste, peanut butter, and coconut oil to a pan or wok and stir over medium heat. Peel and dice the shallots, and sauté until translucent. To ensure the vegetables are thoroughly cooked and still crisp and firm to the bite, it is recommended to add the harder vegetables to the pan first and sauté over medium heat. Peel the carrots, cut them into small slices, and add them to the pan. Wash the zucchini, cut them into small slices, and add them to the pan. Wash the bell peppers and leeks, chop them, and add them to the pan. Season the vegetables in the pan with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add the noodles and stir them into the vegetables. Increase the heat to higher so that the noodles also become a little crispy. Season generously with turmeric and curry in stages and season to taste. When the contents are lightly seared and have taken on the color of the curry and turmeric, add the coconut milk to the pan. Reduce the heat. Drain the tuna and add it. Wash the cherry tomatoes, halve them, and mix in. Season to taste. Tip: You can omit the tuna. Nuts or soy are suitable for a vegetarian version. The dish tastes good with regular curry, and even better with high-quality spice blends. The recipe can be varied and expanded with different vegetables. Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and are delicious cold the next day, like an exotic pasta salad. Basmati rice can be used instead of pasta.