Vietnamese Garlic Chili Lemongrass Butter Noodles

Bahan-bahan (2 porsi)

• 8 oz pasta (your favorite shape!)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp satế (see below for homemade)
• 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (finely grated)
• 1/2 cup herbs (eg mint, cilantro or green onions, if desired)
• 3 stalks lemongrass (minced)
• 1 shallot (roughly chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 Thai bird’s eye chili
• 1/2 cup neutral oil (eg grapeseed or canola)
• 1/4 cup chili flakes (Chinese preferred)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1 tbsp shrimp paste (mắm ruốc, optional)