Green Curry Shrimp with Noodles Recipe | Epicurious.com
"This quick dish has all the deep, exciting flavors of Southeast Asia. The curry paste already has lemongrass in it, so don't worry if you can't find fresh: It will still be delicious without it...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup chopped shallots (about 4)
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2 fresh lemongrass stalks (optional), 1 or 2 outer leaves discarded and lower 6 inches of stalks thinly sliced
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2 large garlic cloves, chopped
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1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro stems
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1 to 2 tablespoons bottled Asian green curry paste
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11/2 teaspoons sugar
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 (13- to 14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk (not low-fat)
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1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz)
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3/4 lb dried flat 3/8-inch-wide rice noodles or 1/2 lb dried flat 1/8-inch-wide stir-fry rice noodles
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11/2 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb)
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2 to 3 teaspoons Asian fish sauce, or to taste
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Accompaniment: fresh cilantro sprigs
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