Asian prawn noodles

Today let’s treat our taste-buds with savory taste. Yesterday after having sweets for Gudhi Padwa celebration this Asian noodle recipe is the thing you need. It is a one pot meal with good carbs, proteins, vitamins, minerals and fibre packed together.

Asian prawn noodles

Ingredients

  • 2 nests whole-wheat noodles
  • 3 garlic cloves , finely grated
  • 1 tbsp finely grated ginger
  • handful coriander , leaves and stalks chopped but kept separate
  • ½ – 1 red chilli , thinly sliced and deseeded if you don’t like it too hot
  • 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
  • 4 spring onions , sliced at an angle
  • 125g peas
  • 160g bean-sprouts , well rinsed
  • 100g cooked prawns
  • 1 lime , zested and juiced
  • small pack mint leaves (optional)
  • sesame oil , to serve (optional)

Method

  • Put the noodles in a bowl, pour over enough boiling water to cover, set aside to soak for 5 mins, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, pour 450ml water into a wok or wide pan.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, coriander stalks, chilli, tamari, spring onions and peas.
  • Bring to the boil and simmer for 3 mins, then add the noodles and bean-sprouts to heat through.
  • Stir in the prawns, lime zest and juice, coriander leaves and the mint leaves, if using.
  • Return to the boil until steaming hot and serve in deep bowls, drizzled with a dash of sesame oil, if you like.