Name: Thai prawn noodle bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 centimetre piece fresh ginger, peeled, chopped; 1 long red chilli, seeded, plus extra, sliced to serve; 1 stalk lemongrass, outer layers removed, chopped; 3 clove garlic, peeled; 1 bunch coriander, chopped, plus extra sprigs to serve; 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 cup vegetable or fish stock; 200 gram rice noodles; 400 millilitre coconut milk; 100 gram asian greens, tops removed, stalks quartered; 12 prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact; 2 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 limes, juice only, plus wedges to serve; beansprouts, crushed peanuts to serve

Thai prawn noodle bowl

This quick and easy prawn noodle recipe perfectly showcases all the best Thai flavours and ingredients. Making the spice paste from scratch ensures a full-on flavour kick

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

20M

Total

35M

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Ingredients

2 centimetre piece fresh ginger, peeled, chopped

1 long red chilli, seeded, plus extra, sliced to serve

1 stalk lemongrass, outer layers removed, chopped

3 clove garlic, peeled

1 bunch coriander, chopped, plus extra sprigs to serve

2 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 cup vegetable or fish stock

200 gram rice noodles

400 millilitre coconut milk

100 gram asian greens, tops removed, stalks quartered

12 prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact

2 tablespoon fish sauce

2 limes, juice only, plus wedges to serve

beansprouts, crushed peanuts to serve

Method

1.Process ginger, chilli, lemongrass, garlic and coriander to a fine paste.

2.In a wok, heat oil on medium. Stir-fry paste for 1-2 minutes. Add coriander seeds and turmeric, then add stock. Simmer for 5 minutes.

3.Cook noodles following packet instructions and set aside.

4.Stir coconut milk into stock mixture. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in green stalks and simmer for 4-5 minutes.

5.Mix in prawns and remaining greens. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until prawns are pink and cooked. Stir noodles, fish sauce and lime juice through. Top with beansprouts, peanuts, sliced chilli and coriander sprigs. Accompany with lime.