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Printed July 29, 2026
Printed July 29, 2026
Dorm Room Feast
Thai Coconut Glass Noodle Soup Mug
Tom kha meets instant gratification in this fragrant, creamy soup that tastes like you ordered takeout. The secret is layering flavors in the right order to build complexity from humble ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce glass noodles (also called bean thread noodles)
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
- 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup canned mushrooms, drained
- 2 cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil or cilantro (optional)
- Crushed peanuts (optional)
Preparation
Glass noodles are a dorm room hero—they rehydrate in minutes and absorb whatever flavors you throw at them. This recipe borrows the aromatic soul of Thai tom kha gai but keeps the execution simple enough for a Tuesday night study session.
Preparation
- Place glass noodles in your mug and pour the water over them. Microwave for 2 minutes.
- While noodles are cooking, mix together coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl until the curry paste is dissolved.
- When noodles are done, they should be translucent and soft. Do not drain.
- Add mushrooms and cherry tomatoes to the mug, then pour the coconut milk mixture over everything.
- Microwave for another 60 seconds until heated through and fragrant.
- Stir well and let sit for 30 seconds. Top with fresh herbs and crushed peanuts if available.
The beauty of this soup is its adaptability—swap the mushrooms for any protein (leftover chicken, tofu, shrimp), add a handful of spinach, or make it spicier with extra curry paste. Warning: The aroma will make your roommates extremely jealous.
