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Salmon and rice noodles

Salmon and rice noodles in coconut soup recipe

Ingredients:
2 stalks of lemongrass – 2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped – 1tsp turmeric
1tsp hot chilli powder – 1tbsp vegetable oil
400ml can reduced fat coconut milk
300ml fish or chicken stock – 225g skinless salmon fillet, cubed
125g rice noodles – 200g fresh bean sprouts
resh coriander to garnish – 1 lime, quartered to serve

Method:
Peel the outer layers from the lemongrass stalks and finely chop the lower white bulbous parts, discarding the fibrous tops.
Blend to a chunky paste with the garlic, onion, turmeric and chilli powder in a food processor or grind with a pestle and mortar.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Fry the paste for 3 to 4 minutes to release it flavours. Mix in the coconut milk and stock, bring to the boil, stirring. Then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the salmon, season to taste and then simmer covered for 5 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain and divide between four bowls. Meanwhile add the bean sprouts to the fish for 1 minute. Ladle the salmon soup over the noodles and garnish with coriander and lime.