Red Hot Recipe – Stir Fried Noodles With Tiger Prawns & Chilli

I have heard of some of the weirdest pregnancy cravings like ketchup and cucumbers or onions with mustard. I tend to crave things from childhood like roast plantain and groundnut (yes I was that kid) but in order to maintain a healthier diet for myself and the human growing inside I decided for the new year its time to make a switch. As they say ‘New Year, New You’.

Here’s a recipe that will satisfy and excite your tastebuds. It’s sweet, sour and fiery. The perfect combination.

Here’s what you need

• 200g raw, peeled tiger prawns
• Red and green chillies (to your liking)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 bunch coriander, leaves and stalks separated
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• 1 lime, juice only
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3cm piece ginger, minced
• 5 spring onions, finely sliced
• 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
• A handful of green beans
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• Egg or rice noodles, to serve
• Lime wedge, optional

Preparation

• In a wok, stir fry the prawns with sesame oil, olive oil, lime juice and fish sauce. Add in the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove the prawns to avoid over cooking.

• Add the red pepper and chillies and  fry for 1 minute until the pepper starts to soften and become fragrant.

• Add the remaining ingredients, cook for a few more minutes then toss in the noodles.

Enjoy!