Chiang Mai Noodles  ~  From the city of Chiang Mai, Thailand ~
a great soup!!  In Thai this is called Khaw Soi.  This is the Thai
version of the Malaysian dish called Laksa

2½  cups coconut milk
2 tbsp red curry paste
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 pound chicken legs/thighs, boned and cut into
mah-jong pieces
2½ cups chicken stock or superior stock
(you may use canned chicken broth)

4 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce ~ this soy sauce is heavier than your
average Kikkoman
salt and pepper to taste
juice of ½ or 1 lime
1 package dried or,  1 pound fresh egg noodles

For the garnish
3 green onions, chopped
4 red chiles
These are shown at close to actual size.
4 shallots, chopped
4 tbsp sliced pickled mustard leaves, rinsed
tbsp fried sliced garlic
fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
4 fried noodle baskets ~ optional

1.  In a large saucepan, add about one third of the coconut
milk and bring to a boil, stirring often with a wooden spoon
until it separates.

2.  Add the red curry paste and ground turmeric, stir to mix
completely and cook until fragrant.

3.  Add the chicken and stir-fry for 2 to 2½ minutes, making
sure all the chicken is coated with the paste.

4.  Add the remaining coconut milk, chicken stock, fish sauce,
and soy sauce.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Lower
to a simmer and simmer for 8-10 minutes.  Remove from heat
and stir in the lime juice.

5.  Reheat the noodles in boiling water, drain and divide
between individual serving bowls.  Divide the chicken between
the bowls and spoon the soup over the chicken and noodles.  

Garnish each serving with the garnish ingredients.

4-6 servings