Aromatic Shrimp And Noodle Medicine Soup

admin Posted on July 10, 2019

INGREDIENTS

Broth

• 6 whole cloves
• 6 green cardamom pods
• 4 star anise pods
• 3 dried chiles de árbol
• 2 3-inch cinnamon sticks
• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 3 medium shallots, halved through root ends
• 5 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 6-inch pieces lemongrass, tough outer layer removed, lightly smashed
• 1 4-inch piece ginger, peeled, sliced ½-inch thick
• 12 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Paste

• ½ cup cashews
• 1 medium shallot, chopped
• 1 Fresno chile, chopped
• 1 3-inch piece lemongrass, tough outer layer removed, finely chopped
• 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon shrimp paste with bean oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Assembly

• 4 12-ounce packages ramen noodles
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 ounces mung bean sprouts
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
• Fresh tender herbs (such as Thai basil, cilantro, and/or mint)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Chili oil and lime wedges (for serving)