Asian Prawns with Noodles is a spicy dish that is ideal all year round. The amazing combination of the prawns, the noodles with the sauce and dried chillies hits the mark perfectly. You can change the amount of chillies but the heat needs to be present. Serve as a main dish for a lovely light yet filling dish. This is also one of my go to dishes when I get back from work and the house is quiet.
One of the things I miss most about living in Asia is the wonderful food. It is amazing how a simple bowl of noodles can deliver so much flavour, colour and satisfaction. From the busy street markets of Thailand to the little family-run restaurants tucked away down side streets, there was always something delicious cooking. The smells alone were enough to make you hungry!
Asian Prawns and Noodles is a dish that brings back many happy memories. It captures everything I love about Asian cooking. Fresh ingredients, wonderful aromas and a balance of flavours that makes every mouthful interesting. Best of all, it doesn’t need to be complicated to taste fantastic.
Prawns have always been one of my favourite ingredients in Asian cuisine. They cook quickly, have a lovely delicate sweetness and work beautifully with the bold flavours used throughout the region. Whether served in a Thai stir-fry, a Chinese noodle dish or a Vietnamese-inspired meal, prawns seem to find their place quite naturally. Furthermore, they soak up surrounding flavours without losing their own lovely taste.
Noodles are equally important. During my time in Asia, I discovered just how many different varieties were available. Some were wonderfully soft, while others had a little more bite. Each type brought something different to the plate. However, what I particularly enjoy about noodle dishes is how they bring all the ingredients together. They absorb the delicious sauces and carry those flavours with every forkful.
Another thing I appreciate about Asian cooking is the balance. Sweet, salty, savoury and sometimes a little heat all work together. Garlic, ginger, soy and chilli can transform everyday ingredients into something quite special. Meanwhile, fresh vegetables add colour, texture and a little crunch. It is this combination that makes dishes like these so enjoyable.
I also love that this is the sort of meal that suits almost any occasion. It makes a lovely quick supper after a busy day, yet it is equally suitable when friends come around for something a little different. In fact, I often find that the simplest Asian-inspired meals are the ones people remember.
For me, Asian Prawns and Noodles is about much more than filling a plate. It brings back memories of wonderful markets, friendly restaurants and the excitement of discovering new flavours. Although I may no longer live in Asia, I still enjoy bringing a little of that food culture into my kitchen.
If you enjoy fresh seafood, delicious noodles and those unmistakable Asian flavours, this is certainly a dish worth making.
Asian Prawns with Noodles
Ingredients
- 500 g king prawns peel/devein
- 225 g noodles fresh or spaghetti
- 1 tsp Szechuan peppercorns
- 4 cloves garlic peel/slice
- 1 inch ginger peel/chop
- 6 medium dried chillies chop
- 1 small red bell pepper deseed/dice
- 2 large spring onions scallions slice
- 1 small onion peel/slice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 ½ tbsp roasted peanuts chopped
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp cornstarch cornflour
Instructions
- Place a frying pan over a high heat and add the Szechuan peppercorns with no oil. When it releases its amazing fragrant aroma remove from the heat, transfer into a pestle and mortar and grind into a very fine powder.1 tsp Szechuan peppercorns
- Add a large saucepan of water over a high heat and cook the noodles according to the packet instructions.225 g noodles
- In a mixing bowl add the chicken stock, dark and light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and the cornstarch and stir well.1/2 cup chicken stock, ¼ cup light soy sauce, 2 tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 tsp cornstarch
- Time to cook. Ad the oil to a wok and put it over a high heat.2 tbsp vegetable oil
- When hot, add the garlic, ginger, onion and fry for a couple of minutes until they start changing colour.4 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, 1 small onion
- Add the dried chillies and stir , then the bell pepper and stir fry for another 2 – 3 minutes.6 medium dried chillies, 1 small red bell pepper
- Add the prawns and stir fry until just about cooked.500 g king prawns
- Add the cooked noodles and the sauce and toss until everything is coated.
- Add the sliced spring onions/scallions and the pepper powder from step 1.2 large spring onions
- Serve immediately in prewarmed bowls and sprinkle the roasted peanuts over the top.2 ½ tbsp roasted peanuts
27 comments
I have served this as a perfect light meal and received compliments every time.
A fantastic combination of ingredients. The garlic and ginger gave it a lovely depth, while the prawns added a delicate sweetness.
Lovely recipe with a great balance of flavours. I added a little extra chilli because we enjoy our food with a kick.
Lovely recipe, although I found my noodles a little soft. I will cook them for slightly less time next time.
My husband and I both loved this. We added a handful of cashew nuts for a little crunch and they were a great addition.
A brilliant quick supper. I was surprised how much flavour came from such simple ingredients.
Incredibly delicious! The prawns were lovely and juicy, and the noodles soaked up all those wonderful Asian flavours. A definite favourite.
Easy to prepare and even easier to eat! The combination of prawns and noodles is always a winner in our house.
Really tasty, although I would have liked a little more sauce to coat the noodles. I will increase that slightly next time.
Simple, delicious and full of those lovely Asian flavours. I will certainly be making this again and experimenting with different vegetables.
I have made several Asian noodle dishes, but this is one of the easiest and tastiest. Definitely going into my regular meal rotation.
Made this for the family and everyone cleared their plates. Even the children enjoyed the noodles!
Very nice indeed. I would perhaps add a few more vegetables next time, but the basic dish was excellent.
We absolutely loved this. The prawns were tender and the sauce coated the noodles beautifully. Will definitely make it again.
This reminded me of a noodle dish I enjoyed while travelling around Thailand. Really tasty and surprisingly easy to make.
Really impressed with this dish. It tasted like something from our favourite local Asian restaurant.
Really enjoyed this. It was quick to prepare, full of flavour and made a lovely change from our usual midweek meals.
I enjoyed this, although I would personally add a little more chilli and fresh ginger for extra warmth. Still a lovely meal.
A really enjoyable meal that came together quickly. I particularly liked how the prawns took on the flavours of the sauce.
Made this last night and it was a big success. The flavours worked beautifully together and there was hardly anything left.
Very tasty and colourful. I added some sliced peppers and spring onions, which worked wonderfully.
Great recipe for a busy weekday. Everything tasted fresh and the leftovers were just as enjoyable the following day.
A lovely Asian-inspired meal. I might add a little more soy sauce next time, but otherwise it was delicious.
A lovely combination of sweet prawns and savoury noodles. I added a squeeze of lime at the end, which lifted all the flavours.
This was absolutely delicious. Fresh, light and packed with flavour. Perfect for a quick evening meal.
A wonderful way to use prawns. The noodles made it filling without feeling too heavy, which I really appreciated.
This was a big hit with visiting friends. It looked colourful on the plate and tasted even better than it looked.