Ingredients

  • 2 red chili peppers, seeded
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 inches piece ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander
  • 1 12 teaspoons caster sugar
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup chicken breast, strips
  • 14 cup carrot, chopped
  • 4 ounces angel hair noodles
  • 14 cup celery, chopped
  • 13 cup coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, powder
  • 1 red chili pepper, sliced (for garnish)

Method

  • With a food processor or blender, mix well the red chili pepper, powdered cayenne pepper, fish sauce, sesame oil, ginger, lime juice, parsley, coriander and sugar.
  • The mixture should form to a paste.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add the paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add the carrots, celery, 3 cups chicken stock and 1 cup water, then bring to a boil on high.
  • Turn heat down to medium, add and pouch chicken strips and poach for 5 minutes or until meat is cooked through.
  • Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions.
  • Drain.
  • Place equal portions of the cooked noodles in a serving bowl.
  • Ladle over the chicken mixture then top and garnish with sliced red chili pepper and reserved coriander leaves.
  • NOTES: add vegetables such as diced potatoes, green peas, mushrooms, corn, bell peppers -- etc, for a different flavor.