Northern Thai chicken and noodle curry

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the paste, ground coriander, curry powder and turmeric. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until aromatic. Add half the coconut milk. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until oil separates. Add the chicken. Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.

Step 2

Stir the onion, stock, brown sugar, fish sauce and the remaining coconut milk into the chicken mixture. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Simmer, uncovered, for 6 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a saucepan of boiling water following packet directions. Drain. Refresh under cold running water. Divide noodles among serving bowls.

Step 4

Cut half the lime into quarters. Juice remaining lime. Add lime juice to the curry. Ladle curry over noodles. Top with the bean sprouts, coriander and shallots. Serve with lime wedges.