Noodles Recipes - Stir-fried Prawns with Noodles Recipe

Ingredients

• 130g/4 1/2oz rice noodles

• 30ml/2 tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil

• 1 large garlic clove, crushed

• 150g/5oz large prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined

• 15g/1/2oz dried shrimp

• 1 piece mooli (daikon), about 75g/3oz, grated

• 15ml/1 tbsp fish sauce

• 30ml/2 tbsp soy sauce

• 30ml/2 tbsp light muscovado (brown) sugar

• 30ml/2 tbsp lime juice

• 90g/1/3 cup bean sprouts

• 40g/1/3 cup peanuts, chopped

• 15ml/1 tbsp sesame oil

• chopped coriander (cilantro), 5ml/1 tsp dried chili flakes and 2 shallots, finely chopped, to garnish

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Soak the noodles in a bowl of boiling water for 5 minutes, or according to the packet instructions. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the garlic, and stir-fry over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes. until golden brown.

2. Add the prawns. dried shrimp and grated mooli and stir-fry for a further 2 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar and lime juice.

3. Drain the noodles thoroughly, then snip them into smaller lengths with scissors. Add to the wok or pan with the bean sprouts, peanuts and sesame oil.

4. Toss to mix, then stir-fry for 2 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with the coriander, chili flakes and shallots.

One of the most appealing aspects of Asian food is its appearance. Ingredients are carefully chosen so that each dish, even a simple stir-fry like this one, is balanced in terms of color, texture and flavor.

Cook's Tip: Some cooks salt the mooli and leave it to drain, then rinse and dry before use.