Masterchef Recipe: Thai Vermicelli With Lemongrass & Pork (Gf, Dairy Free, Oil-Free)

• 5 1/4 ounces vermicelli noodles
• 1 1/8 pounds pork lean, /beef/chicken, trimmed of fat and finely sliced
• 4 spring onions finely chopped
• 1 lime more to taste - I used 1.5 limes
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce more to taste - I used 4 tbsp
• coriander
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemongrass frozen, or 1 lemongrass stalk, finely chopped
• 2 Thai chilis small red, or dried chilis that is presoaked for 15 mins - this can be adjusted to taste up to 5 chilis
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 inches ginger piece of, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 4 tablespoons coconut milk
• 1/2 tablespoon curry powder

1. Prepare the Rice Vermicelli Noodles according to the instructions on the back of the package (different brands will have different instructions).
2. In a food processor, blitz together all the ingredients for the paste until combined.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat. Once hot add in the meat and the thai curry paste for 2-3 minutes (until your chicken and pork has just lost its pink color). If it becomes too dry add in more coconut milk!
4. Toss in noodles, fish sauce, lime juice and spring onions. Combine well. Allow the noodles to heat through and your meat to finish cooking through - this will take another 2-3 minutes.
5. Mix in and garnish with fresh herbs! Taste and season! Serve immediately with more fish sauce and lime juice! Our guests enjoyed being able to adjust the noodles to their taste!
6. TIPS:nn*(For vegetarians or vegans: Try eggplant or tofu!)nn** For those who like it spicier feel free to use more red chilis. The first time I used 3 small red chilis and it was way too spicy, so I cut it down to 1.5 and it was perfect for me. Alternatively, you can also remove the seeds of the red chili to reduce the spice. I haven't tried it with dried chilies, but I would imagine 5 dried chilis would be a little too spicy for my taste. Just note that small chilies much spicier than Large chillies which is very deceptive!

vermicelli noodles, pork lean, onions, lime, fish sauce, coriander, lemongrass frozen, red, turmeric, garlic, tomato paste, coconut milk, curry powder

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/MasterChef-Recipe_-Thai-Vermicelli-with-Lemongrass-_-Pork-_GF_-Dairy-Free_-Oil-Free_-1678451 (may not work)