Kanom Jeen Nam Ya Jay
38 min · 6 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
About this dish
Fermented rice noodles ladled with a pounded mushroom and tofu curry sauce of galangal, lemongrass and makrut lime, simmered with coconut milk.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Shiitake mushroomssliced200 g
- Galangalpeeled and sliced20 g
- Lemongrass stalksbruised and sliced2 stalks
- Makrut lime leaves4 leaves
- Thai shallots4
- Garlic cloves3 clove
Plant Proteins
- Firm tofucut into cubes200 g
Tins & Jars
- Coconut Milk400 ml
Dried Goods
- Rice stick noodles300 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Dried Red Chillies6
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable stock300 ml
- Light soy sauce1.5 tbsp
Utensils
- Mortar and pestle
- Large saucepan
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
Method
Soak the dried red chillies in warm water for 10 minutes until softened, then drain.
Cook the rice stick noodles in a pan of boiling water for 4 minutes until tender, then drain and divide between bowls.
Pound the softened chillies, galangal, lemongrass, makrut lime leaves, shallots and garlic into a smooth paste using a mortar and pestle.
Heat the coconut milk in a large saucepan over medium heat, stir in the pounded paste, and cook for 4 minutes until fragrant and the oil starts to separate.
Add the mushrooms, tofu, vegetable stock and light soy sauce, and simmer for 8 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
Ladle the sauce over the noodles and serve immediately.