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shrimp noodles in coconut milk
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Shrimp Noodles in Coconut Milk
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
23 mins
Total Time
38 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1/2 lb cooked shrimp (deveined, tail removed)
  • 1 medium bottle gourd or opo squash, quarter sliced
  • 1 cup acorn squash, quarter sliced
  • 6 oz thin rice noodles
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato, chopped or diced
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 pinch chili powder
  • 1/4 cup water
  • vegetable oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
Instructions

  1. Heat stockpot over medium-high heat. Pour in the vegetable oil. When the oil is ready, saute onions until soft. Then, add garlic. Stir a little.

  2. Add the squash first. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

  3. Then, add the bottle gourd. Cook also for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

  4. Add tomato, shrimp, water, and fish sauce. Mix well. Cover and bring to a boil.

  5. Uncover. Stir. Pour in the coconut milk and mix. Cover.

  6. Turn heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes.

  7. Remove cover. Stir. Add salt and ground black pepper. Taste. Add more seasonings if needed. Then, sprinkle a pinch or two of chili powder. Mix well.

  8. Place the noodles in the middle. Submerge the noodles by pushing it down using the ladle. Cover.

  9. Simmer for 5 minutes. Uncover and mix well. Remove from heat.

  10. Serve with rice or your favorite side dish.