This is one of the most delicious Southeast Asian noodle dishes hailing from Laos (and also popular in Thailand). It's an explosion of flavor from the soup to garnishes.
1 package of fresh lemon grass
1 package of fresh galangal
1 bag of Thai chilis (optional)
1 package of round vermicelli rice noodles
1 - 4 oz can of red curry paste
2 - 14 oz can of coconut milk
1 banana blossom
1 bag of kaffir leaves (lime leaves)
This stuff SMELLS. But it makes this meal SO WORTH IT. It's fermented fish sauce. Optional, but you'll be missing a bit of the depth of flavor without.