Step 1: Prep Work

1. Remove stems and use scissors to cut 0.75 oz dried chilies into 1” sections, leave the seeds in if you want it extra spicy, then set aside.
2. Cut 1/2 cup shallots into same size and set aside.
3. Thinly slice 0.75 oz ginger and 5g turmeric, set aside.

Step 2: Make curry paste

1. On medium heat, gently toast 1.5 tbsp coriander seeds and 10 green cardamom seeds. Remove once lightly browned and set aside.
2. On high heat, lightly char thinly sliced 0.75 oz ginger and 5g turmeric on both sides then set aside.
3. On high heat, lightly char 1/2 cup shallots on both sides then set aside.
4. Blend dried 0.75 oz dried chilis, 1.5 tbsp coriander seeds, and 10 green cardamom seeds until it turns into a fine powder then set aside.
5. In a mortar and pestle, pound 0.75 oz ginger slices and 5g turmeric slices into a paste. Add 1/2 cup shallots and course salt then pound into a paste. Once mixture gets wet and slippery, add some of the chilli powder to absorb moisture. Once in a paste, mix in the rest of the powder.

Step 3: Make curry broth

1. In a medium pot or wok, add 1/2 cup of the coconut milk. Bring to a boil on medium heat. Add and stir in curry paste. Keep stirring until the mixture becomes thick. Fry the paste for 3-4 minutes.
2. Add remaining coconut milk and stir to dissolve the curry paste. Add 3 cups of water, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, and 8 chicken drumsticks. Stir to mix and submerge chicken in the broth.
3. Bring to a simmer, lower the heat, and gently simmer for 40 minutes.
4. Once finished, taste and adjust. Be sure to strongly season, so that it can be perfectly seasoned with boiled noodles.

Step 4: Make crispy fried noodles

1. Loosen then cut egg noodles into smaller lengths. Taking small amounts at a time, lower noodles into 350° F oil and fry noodles until evenly golden brown. Remove then drain. Repeat step until you have desired amount of fried noodles.

Step 5: Make boiled noodles

1. Bring pot of water to a boil on high heat. Loosen then add noodles into water. Cook for about 1 1/2 minutes, or follow instructions on packaging.

Step 6: Assembly

1. To a bowl, add boiled noodles, curry broth, chicken drumsticks, then fried noodles and enjoy!