Posted on September 24th, 2010 by Sara Moulton | Filed under Episode 117 « Sara's Weeknight Meals Season 1 | Submit Comment
Makes 4 servings…
Hands-on time: 20 minutes
Total preparation time: 20 minutes
Use Chinese ramen that is sold in bulk packages, usually 8 or 10 stacked square cakes in each.
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large shallot, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
12 ounces coarsely ground pork or turkey
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon palm sugar or light brown sugar
3 cups string beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 
Makes 4 servings…
Hands-on time: 25 minutes
Total preparation time: 25 minutes
You can add any protein such as grilled shrimp, chicken, pork, or beef skewers for a complete meal; cold soba means you can prepare this dish ahead of time as well. Grilled protein should be cooked just before serving, however.
4 portions of soba noodles (1-inch in diameter attached with ribbon = 1 portion)
3 tablespoons thin soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon sake
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 
Makes 4 servings…
Hands-on time: 30 minutes
Total preparation time: 30 minutes
This classic dish is easy to prepare at home. With rice noodles be sure to use a nonstick skillet to reduce the amount of oil needed to prevent noodles from sticking together too much. Medium rice stick look like linguini in shape only.
1 cup tamarind concentrate
1/2 cup fish sauce
1/2 cup palm sugar
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small pressed tofu cake, thinly sliced
4 large eggs
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