Siamese Fried Noodle (Mee Siam)

Name: Siamese Fried Noodle (Mee Siam)
Ingredients: 300 grams rice vermicelli (meehoon)- soaked in water for 5 minutes; 300 grams prawns, shelled and deveined; 2 pieces firm tofu, sliced; 200 grams beansprouts; 150 grams chives, cut into 2 cm length; 80 grams dried shrimps, wash and chopped coarsely; 4 kaffir lime leaves, shredded finely; cup oil; 4 cloves garlic; 4 shallots; 1 small knob of fresh turmeric (or 1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder); 3 birds eye chillies (up to individual); 2 candlenuts; 1 stalk lemongrass; 3 tablespoons chopped ginger flower (bunga kantan); 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon chicken stock granules; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 tablespoon tamarind paste; 2 cups water