Indonesian Curried Noodles with Shrimp
A delicious dish of curry noodles accented with coconut milk, spices and fresh ginger. A perfect Indonesian dish to add an ethnic flair to your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. rice noodles
- 8 oz. shrimp deveined
Spice Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon curry
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon coriander ground
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Fish Sauce Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon palm sugar
- 1 lime juiced
Other:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 shallots minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- ⅓ cup peanuts chopped
- 2 limes cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package instructions and set aside. In order to prevent them from sticking, it is a good idea to rinse them in cold water. Leave them in the cold water until you are ready to use them.
- In a small bowl combine curry, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and salt.
- Next, in another bowl combine tamarind paste, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice.
- Heat oil in a wok on medium and saute shallots, garlic, and ginger until shallots are translucent.
- Add the coconut milk, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the spice mixture, stir, then add the shrimp and cook for about two minutes. Add the fish sauce mixture, and stir well.
- Add in the noodles and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Sprinkle with cilantro, and peanuts.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How long can I store the Indonesian curry in the refrigerator? Once the dish has cooled you can store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- How do I reheat the curried noodles? Reheat the noodles in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and stop to stir every 30-45 seconds until hot. Once reheated do not cool and store again in the refrigerator, consume it right away. So only reheat the amount you will consume.
- Can I freeze the Indonesian curried noodles? No, the coconut milk will tend to split and separate when thawed and have an unpleasant texture.
- How do I prepare the rice noodles if the package instructions are not written in English? Yep, I have seen that on many rice noodles available in the Asian markets. The method I use is to boil some water, pour this over the dry noodles to just submerge them in a large bowl. Let them sit for about 5 minutes or until al dente. Rinse them with cool water in a colander to stop the cooking process and set aside.
Nutrition
Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 762mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 15.3mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 3.7mg
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