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.