Khao Soi (Northern Thai Coconut Curry Soup)

Ingredients

• 8 dried chiles de arbol
• 2 dried New Mexico peppers
• 1 large shallot (chopped)
• 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
• 2 14- ounce cans coconut milk
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or use light brown sugar)
• 12 ounces egg noodles (prepared)
• Salt to taste
• 4 ounces egg noodles
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• Pinch of salt