20 Minute Red Curry Basil Garlic Oil Noodles

• 1/2 cup sesame or peanut oil
• 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
• 1-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
• 3-4 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated

crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Thai or regular basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 squares brown rice ramen noodles, or 6 ounces rice noodles
• 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce

1. 1. In a skillet, cook the sesame oil and green onions over medium heat until very fragrant, 3-5 minutes. Lower the heat, stir in the red curry paste, cook 2 minutes.
2. 2. in a large bowl, mix the garlic, ginger, basil, cilantro, and season with chili flakes. Pour the hot oil over the herbs.
3. 3. Cook the noodles according to package directions, then drain. Toss the warm noodles and tamari/soy sauce with the oil.
4. 4. Serve the noodles with additional green onions.