Yellow Curry Noodles

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Description

Ingredients

1⁄2 Onion (small, chopped)
8CloveGarlic (chopped)
1 Ginger (1 1/2-inch, peeled and sliced)
4 Green Onions (sliced)
3 Lemongrass
2TeaspoonCoriander
3 Thai Chilies (sliced)
2TablespoonVegetable Oil
5CupChicken Broth
2TeaspoonCurry Powder
2TablespoonHoney
1TeaspoonKosher Salt
1CupCoconut Milk
8OunceRice Noodles (wide)
1 Lime (juiced)
10OunceTofu Puffs
3CupBean Sprouts
2 Carrots (julienned)
1⁄4CupCilantro Leaves
1⁄4CupPeanuts (chopped)

Instructions

1.Add the onions, garlic, ginger, 3 whole green onions, lemongrass, coriander, Thai chilis, and oil to a food processor. Blend until you get a paste. You may need to scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure all the herbs and spices are fully chopped. Transfer the paste to a large pot.
2.Heat the pot over medium heat and cook the paste for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to keep it from burning. Add the curry powder, chicken broth, honey, and salt, and bring the broth to boil. Once it boils, add the coconut milk and stir.
3.Bring a small pot of water to boil and cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse the noodles under cold water.
4.Add the tofu puffs, carrots, and bean sprouts, and cook them for about 2 minutes. Add the lime juice and taste the broth to see if it is to your liking. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
5.Divide the noodles into bowls and ladle broth, tofu, and vegetables over the noodles. Serve the noodles with cilantro, 1 whole sliced green onion, chopped peanuts, and lao gan ma spicy chili crisp, if desired.