Spicy Peanut Noodles with Garlicky Shrimp

Original Source: Season with Spice

Makes: 2 Servings

Ingredients:

• 2x nests of s thin-style Asian noodles
• 3 tbsp peanut oil
• 8-10 large shrimp
• 4-5 garlic cloves – finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger – minced
• 1 tsp of red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp of Curry Powder
• ¼ tsp of ground turmeric
• 175g (1¼ cup) unsalted roasted peanuts – crushed
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp rice vinegar
• ½ tbsp of Coconut Palm Sugar (or raw sugar)
• 240ml (1 cup) coconut milk
• 10 sprigs cilantro – freshly chopped
• Squeeze of fresh lime juice
• 2 dashes of sesame oil

Methods:

1. Cook noodles to retain a springiness and set aside.
2. Heat a wok or a large frying pan, and add in a tablespoon of oil and the shrimp. Cook about two minutes on one side over medium-high heat. Then add in one tablespoon of the chopped garlic, stir, and cook the shrimp on the other side for a minute or two until golden brown on the edges. Set aside.
3. Wipe the wok/pan clean with a paper towel. Heat up again, and add in the rest of the oil and garlic, as well as the ginger, red chili flakes, curry powder and turmeric. Stir over low-medium heat for about 30-40 seconds until fragrant. Then stir in the crushed peanuts, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Finally, add in the coconut milk and chopped cilantro. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens to desired consistency. Add in sesame oil and squeeze in lime juice.
4. Immediately add in the noodles, stir well to coat, and cook for a further 30 seconds over medium heat to allow the noodles to absorb the sauce. Turn heat off. Place the spicy peanut noodles in each serving bowl and top with the garlicky shrimp. Garnish with more crushed peanuts and chopped cilantro.