Coconut Chicken With Rice Noodles Recipes

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except noodles in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; when cool enough to handle, shred meat from bones and discard bones. Add meat to soup.
• Cook noodles according to package directions, then add to soup. Add more fish sauce, if desired, and serve with lime halves for squeezing.

Steps:

• Heat water for noodles and cook pasta 6-8 minutes (stir-fryable) or according to package directions.
• Drain noodles, rinse under cool water and allow to drain; cut into smaller pieces if desired.
• Meanwhile, toast coconut if necessary.
• Using a whisk, mix together ingredients for sauce: coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, curry powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.
• Heat oil in large pan until almost smoking.
• Add chicken and stir-fry until almost done and nicely browned.
• Add bell pepper and cook 1-2 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and cook until they are tender.
• Add chopped scallions, basil, and the juice of the lime and cook briefly.
• Stir in sauce mixture and allow to heat.
• Add cooked noodles and chopped cilantro and toss until thoroughly coated.
• Allow to heat through then remove from heat.
• Serve garnished with toasted coconut, chopped cashews, and minced chiles.

Steps:

• If using rice noodles, soak them in very hot water to cover until ready to add to stir-fry in Step 4. If using linguine, bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, and cook pasta until it is nearly but not quite done. Drain, and rinse in cold water.
• Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or wok; turn heat to high. A minute later, add meat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon; set aside.
• Add another tablespoon of the oil to skillet, followed by bell pepper and eggplant. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until both are browned and tender, about 10 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon; combine with meat.
• Add remaining tablespoon of oil, followed immediately by the garlic and about 30 seconds later, the coconut milk. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring and scraping with a wooden spoon, for about a minute. Add drained noodles along with meat and vegetables, and cook until noodles absorb most of the coconut milk, about 3 minutes.
• Season with nam pla to taste, then add plenty of black pepper. Garnish with cilantro, and serve.