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Red Curry Noodles Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c fresh lime juice .
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper .
  • 1/4 c vegetable oil .
  • 1 1/2 c unsweetened coconut milk .
  • 1/2 c carrots, shredded .
  • 1 c napa cabbage, sliced .
  • 2 tbsps ground coriander .
  • 3 large shallots, thinly sliced .
  • 1/4 c fresh ginger, minced .
  • 3 stalks fresh lemongrass, inner bulbs only, thinly sliced .
  • 1 lb thin dried Chinese egg noodles or spaghettini .
  • 2 tbsps light brown sugar .
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced .
  • 1 c snow peas .
  • 1 small red bell pepper, very thinly sliced .
  • 1/4 c asian fish sauce .
  • 3 Thai chiles, minced

Directions
  • Step #1 In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil.
  • Step #2 Add the garlic, until the aromatics are softened & golden, lemongrass & ginger & cook over moderate heat, shallots, stirring every once in awhile, chiles, about 5 mins.
  • Step #3 Add the brown sugar & coriander & cook this until the sugar is melted, about 20 seconds.
  • Step #4 Add the coconut milk & let simmer, stirring, for 2 mins.
  • Step #5 Transfer to a food processor/blender & mix until pureed.
  • Step #6 Blend in the lime juice & fish sauce.
  • Step #7 Scrape the sauce into a glass measuring c & season this with salt & pepper.
  • Step #8 Leave the skillet on the stove.
  • Step #9 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Step #10 Add the snow peas & blanch until bright green, about 40 seconds.
  • Step #11 Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a plate to cool.
  • Step #12 Add the noodles to the pot & cook, stirring, until al dente.
  • Step #13 Drain, reserving 1/4 c of the cooking water.
  • Step #14 Add 1 c of the curry sauce to the skillet & bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
  • Step #15 Add the noodles, red pepper, snow peas, cabbage & carrot & toss well to thoroughly coat the noodles with the sauce.
  • Step #16 Add some of the reserved cooking water if the noodles seem dry.
  • Step #17 Spice up with salt & pepper & serve right away.
  • Enjoy the Red Curry Noodles recipe

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