Stir Fried Prawns

Instructions

1. Cook the noodles according to the instructions given on the packet. Drain and toss in a little sesame oil to prevent them from sticking together.
2. Heat a wok and add the sesame oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chillies, ginger and garlic. Stir-fry for 30 seconds before adding the red pepper, spring onions and shelled prawns.
3. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the prawns have turned pink. Add the shredded pak choi or choi sum, noodles, lime juice, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce and rice wine or sherry.
4. Stir-fry until heated through and serve straight away.

The Goods

Difficulty: ................. intermediate
Preparation: ............ about 30 minutes
Servings: ................. 2-4

Ingredients

500g/1lb 2oz medium egg noodles
2 tbsp sesame oil, plus extra for tossing the noodles
2 red chillies, de-seeded and finely chopped
thumb-size piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 red pepper, de-seeded and thinly sliced
1 bunch of spring onions, thinly sliced on an angle
400g/14oz raw tiger prawns, shelled
2 large or 3 small pak choi, or 200g/7oz Chinese flowering cabbage (choi sum), shredded
1 lime, juice only
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
100ml/3fl oz Chinese rice wine or dry sherry

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