Rice noodles with prawns recipe
300g rice noodles, cooked as per package instructions
50ml sesame oil
1 red onion, sliced
250g raw prawns, peeled and de-veined
1 red pepper, de-seeded and finely sliced
1 large red chilli, de-seeded and julienned
½ small cucumber, diced
1tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
1tbsp soft brown sugar
2tbsp fish sauce
juice of 1 lime
2tbsp oyster sauce
soy sauce, to taste
Combine the sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and oyster sauce in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and set to one side. Heat the sesame oil in a wok over a medium-high heat and stir-fry the onion and peppers for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Add the chilli and prawns to the wok and continue to stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the prawns turn pink and tender. Add the prepared sauce and toss well. Remove from the heat and stir in the cucumber and coriander. Adjust the seasoning with soy sauce if necessary. Arrange the noodles in serving bowls and spoon the prawn stir-fry on top. Serve immediately.
