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 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 2 cups Chicory washed and chopped; 400g Linguine; 4 cloves Garlic minced; 1 Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced; 2 Carrots julienned; 50g Peanuts crushed; 4 tablespoons Sriracha; 3 tablespoons Honey; 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh Lime Juice; for garnish Cilantro; Olive Oil; Salt

An exciting fusion of Thai flavors, chicory, and pasta.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · November 01, 2023

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.