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Laksa

Ingredients

• Spice paste:
• 3 long stalks of lemon grass, tender hearts minced
• 4 hot red chile peppers, stem removed, seeds discarded (if you like spice, keep some of the seeds)
• 4 slices galangal (or fresh ginger)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 3 shallots, peeled and chopped
• 3 large cloves garlic
• 4 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup tamarind paste
• Broth:
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• Spice paste from recipe above
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup sweet Thai basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• To assemble:
• 1/2 pound vermicelli noodles or thin or thick rice noodles
• 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk, shake can before opening
• 4 cups cooked cubed chicken or whole cooked shrimp
• Garnishes of your choice

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