Makes a delicious dish with fresh and crunchy garnishes, savory meat, and supple noodles, all smothered in a rich coconut milk sauce.
Servings 8people
Course Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Myanmar
Ingredients
For the Curry:
2lbs.boneless chicken thighs or beef cut into bite-sized pieces
4cups coconut milk
4cups chicken or beef broth
2onions, finely chopped
4garlic cloves, minced
2inches of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2tspturmeric
2tspchili powder
2tbspfish sauce
2Salt and pepper to taste
2tbspvegetable oil
For the Toppings:
1packagedried egg noodles
2cupsbean sprouts
½cupchopped scallions
½cupchopped cilantro
½cupchopped peanuts
2limes, cut into wedges
Chili flakes or hot sauce (optional)
Equipment
Large pot for cooking the curry
Medium pot for boiling noodles
Cutting board and Sharp knife
Measuring cups and spoons
Wooden spoon or spatula
Bowls for serving
Method
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the chicken or beef to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
Add the turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and stir to coat the meat evenly.
Pour in the coconut milk and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the meat is tender.
Add the fish sauce to the pot and stir to combine.
Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions.
To serve, place a portion of noodles in a bowl and ladle the curry over the noodles.
Top the curry with bean sprouts, scallions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts. Squeeze a wedge of lime over the top and sprinkle with chili flakes or hot sauce if desired.
Prep ingredients ahead of time to make the cooking process smoother.Use a non-stick pot to prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.Double the recipe for meal prep or to freeze for later.Serve with lime wedges and chili flakes on the side so that guests can adjust the spice level to their liking.