Thai Curried Noodle Gueyteow Kak Recipes

CHIANG MAI CURRIED NOODLES (KHAO SOI GAI)

Steps:

• First, make the pickled chilli & shallots: Put the chilli and shallots in a small bowl and pour the vinegar over. Add some salt and let it sit to pickle while you make the curry.
• In a large saucepan, heat the 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Add the curry paste and turn the heat down to medium. Cook for 5 mins, then add the curry powder and chilli flakes. Cook for 1 min more, then add the coconut milk, coconut cream, stock, fish sauce and lime juice. Bring to a simmer.
• Chop the chicken into pieces and add to the curry. Cook for 15 mins or until tender.
• Boil some water in a large saucepan for the noodles. Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a small wok - it's ready when a small piece of bread sizzles when dropped in. Add 75g of the noodles to the wok in 4 batches until they bubble up and go crispy. Use a wire mesh ladle or slotted spoon to remove them and drain on kitchen paper.
• Boil the remaining noodles for 2-3 mins until al dente, then drain. Divide the noodles between 4 bowls. Pour the curry over each and top with coriander, beansprouts, some drained pickled chilli & shallots, spring onions and a drizzle of chilli oil. Top with the crisp noodles and devour while it's hot.

THAI RED CURRY NOODLES WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Prepare the curry paste: In a blender or mini food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, shallot, chile, red curry, coconut oil, ginger, lemongrass, zest and juice of 1 lime, fish sauce, curry powder, cumin and coriander. Blend into a paste, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. If mixture is too thick to blend, add teaspoon or two of water as needed.
• In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms, half the scallions, garlic, chile and a large pinch of salt. Sauté until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Stir 1/4 cup curry paste mixture into skillet and cook until fragrant and darkened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir coconut milk into skillet along with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, and juice of 1/2 lime.
• Add red pepper, snow peas and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in bok choy and cook until wilted, 2 to 4 minutes longer.
• Fold in noodles, tossing until coated with sauce and heated through. Add fish sauce or lime juice to taste, and pass lime wedges at the table. Top with remaining scallions and any of the optional garnishes. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Store the extra curry paste in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

THAI CURRIED NOODLE - GUEYTEOW KAK

Steps:

• If using raw beef, put beef in a small pan and cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer gently for 10 minutes and set aside. If using leftover meat, skip this part.
• Soak rice flour noodle for 20 minutes in water and drain. Boil water in a pot. Put the noodles in a sieve or strainer and dip them into the boiling water for 2 to 3 seconds only and drain. Divide into two serving bowls.
• Cut the eggs into quarters and set aside.
• In a small frying pan heat 1 T of oil and fry the sliced tofu until slightly browned. Drain and set aside.
• Add 1 T oil in the same frying pan fry the shallot or red onion until dark golden brown and crisp. Set aside.
• In the same frying pan, add 2 T of oil and add garlic and fry until lightly brown. Stir in the curry paste, coconut milk, curry powder, fish sauce sugar, tofu, and beef cubes or any other leftover meat you may want to use. Stir and simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
• Divide the soup between two bowls over the noodle. Arrange quartered eggs evenly and top with reserved fried shallots or red onion, roasted and crushed peanuts, lime wedge and sprinkle of cilantro for garnish.