Curried Halibut over Rice Noodles

Directions

1. Put the noodles in a large bowl and cover them with boiling water and let sit
2. Put at least 1/8 inch of oil in a large nonstick skillet and heat to medium high.

      Combine the salt, pepper, turmeric, curry powder and cayenne, if using, and rub into the fish.

1. Dredge fish in the bread crumbs. When oil is hot, add the fish and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 8 minutes. Turn the fish over and do the same. Do not crowd the fish in the pan. You can keep fish warm until serving in a 200 degree oven.
2. Add the peanut oil to a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until the onion beings to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Add the curry powder and sugar and stir for a few seconds.
3. Drain the noodle and add to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce. Add the stock and allow the noodles to separate and continue to cook, stirring occasionally about 5 to 8 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the basil. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

photo by stu-spivack