Khao Poon – Miracle Noodle

Ingredients

• Angel hair miracle noodle (1 bag = 1 serving)
• 3- 4" stalks lemongrass, slightly crushed to release aromatic oils
• 8 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 small shallot, chopped
• 2 tablespoons paprika *add to pork & curry mixture*
• 2 & 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 slices galangal about (1/2" thick)
• 1 teaspoon palm sugar (or regular sugar or sugar substitute)
• 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (adjust to taste)
• 5 cups water