a mediocre meal

mediocre.....probably because i forgot one important ingredient......the chili powder. it would be important, considering it's called Spicy Coconut Noodles (c/o Real Simple magazine). when i was out shopping for ingredients, i thought i had chili powder, but it turned out to be cayenne pepper. oh well. i also forgot the scallions because i got confused with shallots. honestly! why can't they just be called green onions and mini-onions? and i left out the coconuts because i hate coconuts :)


8 ounces rice noodles or fettuccine
1 13.5 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili paste or sauce
3 scallions, thinly sliced
8 ounces bean sprouts
16 basil lelaves, whole or torn
1/4 cut shredded coconut, toasted

cook the noodles according to the package directions. meanwhile, in a large saucepan, over medium heat, combine the coconut milk, tomato paste, chili powder, salt, and chili paste or sauce. bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. stir in the drained noodles and toss. divide the noodles among individual boals. top with the scallions, sprouts, basil, and coconut.


i also made soup w/pork bones. and then i added choy. so yum! it's a long process to make soup, since it's made from scratch with the pork neck bones.