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Prawn Noodle Soup
Experience a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with this vibrant and hearty Prawn Noodle Soup. Simmering with fresh prawns, delicate rice noodles, and a savory broth infused with aromatic herbs and spices, each spoonful promises an explosion of flavors that are both comforting and invigorating.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Garlic
- 4 cloves, minced
- Ginger
- 1 tablespoon, freshly grated
- Prawns
- 500 grams, peeled and deveined
- Chicken broth
- 8 cups
- Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons
- Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon
- Chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon, adjust to taste
- Salt
- to taste
- Pepper
- to taste
- Rice noodles
- 200 grams
- Bean sprouts
- 1 cup
- Spring onions
- 2, chopped
- Cilantro
- 1/2 cup, chopped
- Lime
- 1, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté until they become aromatic.
- Add the prawns to the pot and cook until they turn pink, indicating they are cooked through. Once done, remove the prawns using a slotted spoon and set them aside.
- In the same pot with the infused oil, pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili flakes. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the broth to simmer for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to marry together.
- While the broth is simmering, prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set them aside.
- After the broth has simmered, taste it and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- To serve, divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles, making sure each bowl gets an equal amount.
- Top each bowl with the cooked prawns, a handful of bean sprouts, a sprinkling of chopped spring onions, and a touch of chopped cilantro.
- Finally, squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl for a touch of acidity and serve hot. Enjoy this invigorating dish on a cool day!
Tips
- For a spicy kick, feel free to add more chili flakes or serve the soup with a side of chili oil.
- You can also add other toppings like sliced mushrooms, bok choy, or tofu for more variety.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Calories: 400 Fat: 6g Carbs: 58g Protein: 30g Sodium: 1500mg Sugar: 4g
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