Wok Tossed Eel With Turmeric And Glass Noodles: Luong Xao Lan

Serves: 5

Jadyn Kohler

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

59

Spice

53

Sweetness

47

Sourness

51

mins

Prep time (avg)

3.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Turmeric

2 tbsps

Fish Sauce

1 tbsp

Sugar

2 tbsps

Water

2 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

3 tbsps

Coconut Milk

Directions:

1

Soak the bean thread vermicelli in water for 20 minutes, then drain and cut into 4-inch lengths

2

Put the mushrooms in a bowl, cover with water and soak for 20 minutes, then drain and thinly slice

3

Combine the curry powder, turmeric and chilli flakes and set aside

4

In another small bowl, combine the fish sauce and sugar with 2 tablespoons of water

5

Mix well and set aside

6

Heat a wok over medium heat

7

Add the oil, garlic, diced onion and lemongrass and stir fry until fragrant

8

Increase the heat to high, then add eel and stir-fry for 2 minutes

9

Add the curry powder mixture and stir-fry for 1 minute, then add the vermicelli, wood ear mushrooms, onion wedges and fish sauce mixture

10

Toss well, then pour in the coconut milk and stir fry for 2 minutes

11

Garnish with peanuts, rice paddy herb and sawtooth coriander

12

Serve with jasmine rice, and a bowl of diced chilli and soy sauce for dipping