A bed of pasta coated in ruby-colored Sriracha Honey Sauce is topped with pieces of slick shiny chicory. The dish is beautifully garnished with a scattering of crushed peanuts and fresh sprigs of cilantro. A lime wedge sits at the side, ready to be squeezed over.

Thai Fusion Pasta with Chicory & Sriracha Honey Sauce

Name: Thai Fusion Pasta with Chicory & Sriracha Honey Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Chicory, 2 cups washed and chopped; Linguine, 400g; Garlic, 4 cloves minced; Red Bell Pepper, 1 thinly sliced; Carrots, 2 julienned; Peanuts, 50g crushed; Sriracha, 4 tablespoons; Honey, 3 tablespoons; Soy Sauce, 2 tablespoons; fresh Lime Juice, 2 tablespoons; Cilantro, for garnish; Olive Oil,; Salt,

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: November 01, 2023

Merging the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with the warmth of a hearty pasta dish, this recipe is a refreshing spin on your usual fall meals. Our star ingredient, chicory, adds a bitter contrast to the savory and slightly spicy backbone of this pasta feast.

Ingredients (for 4)

Chicory - 2 cups - washed and chopped
Linguine - 400g
Garlic - 4 cloves - minced
Red bell pepper - 1 - thinly sliced
Carrots - 2 - julienned
Peanuts - 50g - crushed
Sriracha - 4 tablespoons
Honey - 3 tablespoons
Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
Fresh lime juice - 2 tablespoons
Cilantro - for garnish
Olive oil -
Salt -

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍝🔥💧

Start boiling the linguine according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and keep aside.
Step 2 - 🍳🥕🌶️

While the pasta is boiling, heat some olive oil in a pan, then add the garlic, bell pepper, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
Step 3 - 🍯🌶️🥄

In a small saucepan, prepare the Sriracha Honey Sauce by simmering the Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice for a few minutes until it thickens.
Step 4 - 🥬🥘🔄

Add the chopped chicory to the pan of vegetables, stirring frequently until it has wilted down.
Step 5 - 🍝🥘🍯

Add the cooked pasta to the pan of vegetables, then pour over the Sriracha Honey Sauce. Toss until everything is well coated.
Step 6 - 🥜🌱🍽️

Serve the pasta hot, garnished with crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro.

Additional

The pH of chicory root extract can help with digestion! For a non-vegetarian version, add some grilled chicken or shrimp. Little cooking enthusiasts can help by washing the vegetables or mixing the Sriracha Honey Sauce.