Thai Panang Curry Noodles with Meat Sauce

Step 2

Soak rice ] noodles in a bowl of hot tap water to soften for 30 minutes

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Meanwhile, marinate the ground beef in 1/2 teaspoon of the light soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of the dark soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of the fish sauce, a teaspoon of sugar and a dash of salt and white pepper.

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3, After the noodles have soaked for 20 minutes, preheat carbon steel wok until smoking and coat with a small amount of the oil. Remove from heat and turn the fire to medium.

Step 10

Place the wok back over the flame and add the rest of the oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the ground beef and cook until just brown.

Step 13

After the meat has browned, add the shallots, garlic and ginger. Cook until soft, about two minutes.

Step 16

After the mirepoix has softened, add the panang curry, the dried chilies and the makrut (kafir) lime leaves. Cook until fragrant, about two minutes.

Step 19

Add the remainder of the fish sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce and oyster sauce. Cook for about one minute.

Step 22

Add the palm sugar.

Step 25

Immediately after adding the palm sugar, add the coconut milk and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a steady simmer.

Step 28

Drain the noodles in the sink by tilting the water from the bowl. You don't have to entirely drain the noodles.

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Add the noodles to the pot, along with the small amount of remaining liquid, and cook the mixture until the noodles are soft. Add more water if the mixture becomes too thick and the noodles begin to stick to the bottom of the pan.

Step 34

The dish is done when the noodles are soft and the sauce reaches a thick yet viscous consistency.

Step 37

Transfer the finished noodles to a serving bowl, garnish with thinly sliced scallion greens and serve with a lime wedge.