Time to rock!

Oh yeah baby!  Live vicariously through Steven Tyler in his autobiography Does the Noise in my Head Bother You?  As I've been saying to my friends all week; why oh why did I decide to become a suburban housewife instead of a ROCK STAR?  It sounds like so much fun.  Do you think it's too late for me to change my mind?  I think I'll go practice my guitar.

Laksa

Laksa is a wonderful coconut milk based noodle soup that hails from Malaysia

This Thai soup is yummy, and really not that difficult.  I added some shredded chicken to it.

3/4lb (350g) fresh Singapore noodles (I used Ramen noodles!)
2oz (60g) Laksa paste or other Thai curry paste
1 large can (1 1/2 cups) coconut cream
2 cups mixed chopped vegetables (I cut zucchini, carrot and red pepper into matchsticks)
handful fresh basil leaves

Place noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to stand for 1 minute then massage to loosen into individual strands. Drain. (I tried this and it got all goopy, so I just made Ramen noodles).

Meanwhile heat 2 tablespoons of peanut or other vegetable oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add curry paste and stir fry for 30 seconds. Quickly add coconut cream and 2 cups boiling water. Bring to the boil and add vegetables. Simmer for 2 minutes or until vegetables are cooked to your liking.

To serve, divide noodles between 3 bowls. Pour over soup and vegetables and top with basil leaves.