Khao Soi: Thai Cut Rice Noodle Soup
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Khao Soi Paste:

• 2 shallots, roughly chopped
• 6-8 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander stems
• 2 lemongrass stalks, white inner part only, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 tablespoon water

For the Soup

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 14-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 3/4 ounces per person of rice noodles
• 3 tablespoons tamari sauce
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• Salt, to taste

For the Garnish:

• A handful of Shiitake mushrooms, washed and chopped
• 1 sliced red onion, peeled
• 1-2 handfuls of bean sprouts, washed
• A handful of coriander leaves, washed
• Spring onions, chopped
• Lime wedges, for serving
• Peanuts or black sesame seeds, for serving