1 Make the flavour paste
Using a mortar and pestle, pound garlic, chillies, coriander stems, and salt into a
2 Cook the base
Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan. Fry the paste for 1–2 minutes until aromatic.
Add mushrooms, bok choy stems, and onion. Sauté for 3–5 minutes until tender.
3 Add the sauce
Add all the flavour sauce ingredients and mix well.
4 Toss the noodles
Add cooked rice noodles and bok choy leaves. Toss to coat evenly.
Adjust consistency with a splash of water if needed — the sauce should lightly coat the noodles, not pool.
5 Finish and serve