SHRIMP LAKSA

Steps:

• 1. For the Laksa paste Place all ingredients except peanut oil in a food processor. While it is processing drizzle in a little peanut oil until a paste forms
• 2. For the soup: To make the fish stock put the shrimp shells and heads in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer until reduced to 2 cups. Strain out the shrimp shells.
• 3. Heat 1 tsp oil in large saucepan. Add the Laksa paste and stir fry until fragrant. Stir the fish stock, coconut milk, fish sauce ,brown sugar and lime juice. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 30 minutes.
• 4. Meanwhile make the rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Add the shrimp and bean sprouts to the soup. Cook about 3 minutes. until shrimp turns pink. Add noodles to bowls, Ladle the soup over the noodles and garnish with cilantro.