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USES /Cooking Instructions
Cardamom is wonderfully strong and fragrant, and using fresh pods makes a world of difference in flavor. Just keep in mind that 10 pods equal 1½ teaspoons of ground cardamom when you’re out shopping because you’ll soon be using them to make everything, from teas to rice, chicken to truffles.

Aromatic Shrimp and Noodle Medicine Soup
A highly seasoned broth and robust cashew purée add layered flavor to this warming soup.
A highly seasoned broth (think: black pepper, cardamom, cloves, and star anise) and robust cashew purée add layered flavor to this warming soup, inspired by the Cambodian brothy noodles at Angkor Restaurant Providence, Rhode Island.

Ingredients
4 Servings BROTH

6 whole cloves

6 green cardamom pods

4-star anise pods

3 dried chiles de árbol

2 3-inch cinnamon sticks

2 teaspoons black peppercorns

1 bunch cilantro

3 medium shallots, halved through root ends

5 garlic cloves, smashed

2 6-inch pieces of lemongrass, tough outer layer removed, lightly smashed

1 4-inch piece ginger, peeled, sliced ½-inch thick

12 cups of low-sodium chicken broth

1 tablespoon fish sauce
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

PASTE

½ cup cashews

1 medium shallot, chopped

1 Fresno chile, chopped

1 3-inch piece of lemongrass, tough outer layer removed, finely chopped

1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon shrimp paste with bean oil

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

ASSEMBLY

4 12-ounce packages of ramen noodles

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 ounces of mung bean sprouts

4 scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
Fresh tender herbs (such as Thai basil, cilantro, and/or mint)
Freshly ground black pepper
Chili oil and lime wedges (for serving)

Preparation
BROTH
Step 1
Toast cloves, cardamom, star anise, chiles, cinnamon, and peppercorns in a large pot over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add cilantro, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, broth, and fish sauce, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until flavors meld, 1–1 ½ hours. Strain into a large bowl, pressing on solids. Return broth to pot; season with salt and pepper.

PASTE
Step 2
Pulse cashews in a food processor until very finely ground. Add shallot, chile, lemongrass, ginger, brown sugar, and shrimp paste; process until smooth. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium and cook paste, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes.

ASSEMBLY
Step 3
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse under cold water. Bring broth to a simmer, add shrimp, and cook until cooked through about 2 minutes. Divide noodles among bowls. Add 2 Tbsp. paste to each and ladle broth over; stir to incorporate paste. Top with shrimp, sprouts, scallions, and herbs; season with pepper. Serve with chili oil and lime wedges alongside.