Dinner: Classic Shrimp Laksa with Rice Noodles

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Classic Shrimp Laksa with Rice Noodles

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Laksa Curry Paste, recipe follows, or store-bought yellow curry paste or Tom Yum paste
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
Juice of 1 lime
One 14-ounce can coconut milk
7 ounces dried flat wide rice noodles
1 pound medium shrimp, deveined, tails left on
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
Sea salt
Cayenne pepper or red chili flakes
Small handful fresh cilantro stems
Small handful fresh Thai basil stems

Instructions

Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add the Laksa Curry Paste and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice and coconut milk and stir well. Bring to a simmer, and then reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles until al dente, about 3 minutes, and then drain and rinse under cold water to refresh. Add 3/4 cup of the bean sprouts to the shrimp mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and cayenne pepper. To serve, divide the noodles between 2 large, shallow bowls and ladle the shrimp and broth over each. Garnish with clusters of cilantro and basil, sprinkle the remaining sprouts over the top and serve immediately.
Combine the coconut milk, shrimp paste, oil, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, chili powder, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, onions and chiles in a food processor or blender and whiz into a smooth paste. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Yield: about 2 cups.

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