Thai Noodles With Peanut Sauce

• 8 ounces uncooked rice noodles
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon red curry paste
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 3/4 cup finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts
• 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges

1. Cook noodles in boiling water 6 minutes. Rinse and drain. Keep warm.
2. Place 1/2 cup peanuts in a food processor; process until smooth (about 2 minutes), scraping sides of bowl once.
3. Combine peanut butter, broth, and next 5 ingredients (broth through garlic) in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute. Pour broth mixture into a blender or food processor; let stand 5 minutes. Process until smooth. Stir in vinegar.
4. Cook shrimp in boiling water 2 minutes or until done; drain.
5. Combine noodles, shrimp, bell pepper, cucumber, onions, and basil in a large bowl. Add peanut sauce; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with chopped nuts; serve with lime wedges.

rice noodles, peanuts, vegetable broth, brown sugar, fresh ginger, red curry, salt, garlic, rice wine vinegar, shrimp, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, fresh basil, peanuts, lime

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/thai-noodles-with-peanut-sauce (may not work)