Blue Apron Dish 5: Tom Yum-Style Shrimp & Noodles with Gai Lan & Thai Basil

Eric loved this Southeast Asian meal - the kitchen (and whole middle floor of our house) smelled amazing afterwards! It was easy to make and was actually pretty quick too. Eric keeps saying that this dish is by far his favorite thus far (which surprises me because he's not that experimental with his food!) Hope that you enjoy!

Ingredients:

- 8 ounces of Shrimp

- 1 lb. Tom Yum Noodles

- 1/2 cup of Coconut Milk Powder

- 2 cloves of Garlic

- 1 bunch of Gai Lan

- 1 Lime

- 1 bunch of Cilantro

- 1 large bunch of Thai Basil

- 2 tablespoons of Tom Yum Paste

- 1 1-inch piece of Ginger

- 1/3 cup of Peanuts

Makes: 3 servings

Cooking Time: 15 to 25 minutes

Directions:

Prepare the ingredients!

• Wash and dry the fresh produce.
• Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil on high heat.
• Peel and mince the garlic and ginger.
• Trim off the ends of the gai lan stems; roughly chop the gai lan.
• Quarter the lime.
• Pick the cilantro and basil leaves off the stems (discard the stems).
• Roughly chop the peanuts.
• In a medium bowl, combine the coconut milk powder and 1/2 cup of water; stir until smooth.

Cook the aromatics!

• In a large pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high heat until hot.
• Add the garlic and ginger.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, 30 sections to 1 minute, or until softened and fragrant.
• Add the tom yum paste.
• Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute until toasted and fragrant. 

Add the vegetables!

• Add the gai lan, half the basil and 2 tablespoons of water to the pan of aromatics.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes, or until the gai lan leaves have wilted.

Cook and add the noodles!

• While the vegetables cook, add the noodles to the pot of boiling water.
• Cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Drain thoroughly and transfer to the pan of aromatics and vegetables.

Finish the noodles!

• Add the shrimp, coconut milk powder mixture, and a half cup of water to the pan of vegetables and noodles.
• Cook, stirring frequently, to coat the noodles, 2 to 4 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
• Remove from heat and stir.
• Add the juice of 2 lime wedges.

Plate your dish!

• Add your finished noodles to a bowl. Garnish with the cilantro, peanuts, and remaining lime wedges and basil.
• Enjoy!