Thai Noodle Toastie

A comforting and flavorful lunch featuring cooked noodles, melty cheese, and aromatic Thai spices, all nestled within a crispy toasted sandwich.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

635 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.37/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Lunch•Snack•Side Dish

Cuisine:

Asian•Thai

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

200gDried Rice Noodles (thin)(Vermicelli or similar thin rice noodles work best)

£1.20

2tbspVegetable Oil(For cooking the noodles and flavour base.)

£0.05

0.5Onion(Finely chopped)

£0.20

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1tspGinger(Grated fresh ginger)

£0.15

1tbspRed Curry Paste(Adjust to your spice preference)

£0.30

0.5cupCoconut Milk(Full-fat for creaminess)

£0.40

1tbspSoy Sauce(Light soy sauce preferred)

£0.05

1tspBrown Sugar(Optional, for balancing flavors)

£0.02

1tbspLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

150gCheddar Cheese(Grated)

£1.50

8Bread Slices(White or brown bread, your choice)

£0.70

4tbspButter(For spreading on the bread)

£0.30

2tbspFresh Coriander(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.40

Total Cost

£5.47

£1.37 per serving

Instructions

1.
Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
2.
While the noodles are cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4.
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 30 seconds.
5.
Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce, and brown sugar (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
6.
Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7.
Butter one side of each bread slice.
8.
For each toastie, place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in the toaster.
9.
Top with half of the cheese, then half of the noodle mixture and the remaining cheese
10.
Place a second slice of bread on top, butter-side up.
11.
Toast until golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
12.
Cut each toastie in half and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
13.
Repeat steps 7 to 12 for the remaining ingredients.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (210g)

635 kcal / 2657 kJ

Carbs

63g

24% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

22g

44% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

10 g

11% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

19 g

95% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the sauce for extra nutrients and flavor.

For a spicier toastie, add a pinch of chili flakes to the noodle mixture.

If you don't have coconut milk, you can use regular milk or cream instead, but the flavor will be slightly different.

Cooking Equipment

Stove

Large pot

Frying pan

Toaster

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Thai Noodle Toastie

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