SWEET CHILLI PRAWN/SHRIMP AND BASIL NOODLES

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From Australian BH&G Diabetic Living. A very filling healthy meal for 2 people. Fresh packets of stir fry vegetables sell in the supermarkets and green grocers in Australia or just make up your own mix of your favourites.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Weeknight

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

220 g hokkien noodles
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons olive oil
400 g prawns (raw peeled deveined tails intact)
2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
2 cm ginger (fresh finely grated)
500 g vegetables (pre-cut mixed stir fry, see note in intro)
1 tablespoon water
1 cup basil leaves (small fresh)
2 tablespoons cashews (unsalted roasted roughly chopped)

Steps:

  • Put the noodles in a medium heatproof bowl and pour over enough boiling water to cover and set aside for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the noodles to separate and then drain well.
  • Meanwhile put sweet chilli sauce, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl and stir well to combine and set aside.
  • Heat half of the oil in a large wok on high and add the prawns and stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until prawns just change colour and remove fromthe wok and set aside.
  • Heat remaining oil on medium high and add the garlic and ginger and stir fry for 1 minute and then add the vegetables and stir fry for 1 minute and then add the water and cook covered tossing twice for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetable are just tender.
  • Add the noodles, prawns and sweet chilli sauce mix to the wok and toss for 2 minutes or until well combined and heated through.
  • Remove wok from heat and toss in the basil leaves ande cashews.
  • Divide the noodle mix between shallow bowls and serve straightaway.
  • OPTIONS - for a gluten free and lower salt option replace the prawns with 200 grams diced skinless chicken breast and the noodles with 70 grams (1/3 cup) basmati rice boiled.

HADAF DJ
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This dish was a waste of time and money.


Billa Jutt
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I didn't like the texture of the prawns.


Happy Fathema
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste.


Van Graves
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I would highly recommend this recipe.


Muhmmad Danish
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great!


Kelly Hurst
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I loved the combination of sweet and spicy in this dish.


LEGEND_DE_BEAT_COOK
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This dish was amazing! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Gostaf Sithole
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes.


Alajah King
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I found that the sauce was a bit too thick. I would recommend thinning it out with a little water.


siyamthemba G
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Sithum Bhanuka
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves prawns.


Iqra Yasmeen
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Cathrine Thobela
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I wasn't sure about the sweet chili sauce, but it actually worked really well with the prawns.


Mase Cruz
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The basil really made this dish. It added a nice freshness and flavor.


mrmh kamal
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I love how easy this dish was to make. It was ready in under 30 minutes and it tasted like it came from a restaurant.


Matthew Malenge
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This dish was a hit with my family! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.