Star-Country Curried Rice Noodles

I discovered this dish in a Cantonese restaurant and was as intrigued by the name as by the taste. “Star-Country” turns out to be Singapore, and what that has to do with the dish is unclear. Regardless, the soft texture of the thin rice noodles is wonderfully appealing, and the combination of plump shrimp and fruity-hot curry captivates me.

• This is a full-flavored, belly-warming dish, perfect for a one-dish supper. The preparation requires no skill and little t