Thai Green Curry Shrimp With Noodles

Submitted by Stephanie Z.

"Source: Gourmet November 2005. For the green curry paste, try http://importfood.com/cpmp1405.html."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 236.59 ml chopped shallot
• 2 stalk fresh lemongrass (remove outer layer, thinly slice lower 6 inches of each stalk)
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 14.79 ml chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 14.79 ml finely chopped fresh cilantro stem
• 14.79-29.58 ml thai green curry paste
• 7.39 ml sugar
• 3.69 ml salt
• 2.46 ml turmeric powder
• 59.14 ml water
• 59.14 ml vegetable oil
• 29.58 ml vegetable oil
• 368.54 g can coconut milk
• 414.03 ml chicken broth
• 396.89 g package wide rice noodles
• 680.38 g large shrimp

directions

1. Puree shallots, lemongrass, garlic, ginger and cilantro stems in blender with curry paste, sugar, salt, turmeric powder, and water until as smooth as possible (about 1 minute).
2. Heat oil in a wide heavy pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then add cook curry paste mixture, stirring frequently, until it just begins to stick to bottom of pot (8 to 10 minutes).
3. Add coconut milk and broth and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 3 2/3 cups (8 to 10 minutes).
4. While sauce simmers, cook noodles in a pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender (4 to 6 minutes).
5. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain noodles well and divide among 4 large bowls.
6. Add shrimp to sauce and simmer, stirring, until just cooked through. Remove from heat and ladle over noodles. Serve and enjoy!