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shrimp noodles in coconut milk
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Shrimp Noodles in Coconut Milk

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
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

  • 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.
  • Add the squash first. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  • Then, add the bottle gourd. Cook also for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  • Add tomato, shrimp, water, and fish sauce. Mix well. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Uncover. Stir. Pour in the coconut milk and mix. Cover.
  • Turn heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Place the noodles in the middle. Submerge the noodles by pushing it down using the ladle. Cover.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes. Uncover and mix well. Remove from heat.
  • Serve with rice or your favorite side dish.