Hot and Sour Noodle Bowl with Prawns and Asparagus Recipe

Name: Hot and Sour Noodle Bowl with Prawns and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 large shrimp (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds), tails on; 3 quarts Chicken Stock (page 156); 2-inch piece fresh ginger, whacked open with the flat side of a knife; 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, whacked open with the flat side of a knife; 6 kaffir lime leaves; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce (nam pla); 2 teaspoons chili paste, such as sambal; Juice of 1 lime; 1 bunch asparagus, bottoms removed, split lengthwise; 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced; 1 (1 1/2-ounce) package cellophane noodles, blanched for 2 minutes in salted boiling water; Chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro leaves, and fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

24 large shrimp (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds), tails on
3 quarts Chicken Stock (page 156)
2-inch piece fresh ginger, whacked open with the flat side of a knife
2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, whacked open with the flat side of a knife
6 kaffir lime leaves
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
2 teaspoons chili paste, such as sambal
Juice of 1 lime
1 bunch asparagus, bottoms removed, split lengthwise
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced
1 (1 1/2-ounce) package cellophane noodles, blanched for 2 minutes in salted boiling water
Chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro leaves, and fresh mint leaves, for garnish

1
Peel and devein the shrimp.
2
Set the shrimp aside and put the shrimp shells in a soup pot with the chicken stock.
3
Add the ginger, lemongrass, and lime leaves to the pot; this is the flavor base.
4
Stir in the brown sugar, fish sauce, chili paste, and lime juice.
5
Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes, until your kitchen smells amazing.
6
Strain the broth into another pot to remove the solid pieces; then add the shrimp, asparagus, and mushrooms.
7
Poach in the simmering soup for 5 minutes.
8
Divide the cooked noodles among dinner bowls, ladle the soup on top, and finish with the peanuts, cilantro, and mint.
9
Banging, baby!

950

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

175

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 large shrimp (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds), tails on, 3 quarts Chicken Stock (page 156), 2-inch piece fresh ginger, whacked open with the flat side of a knife, 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, whacked open with the flat side of a knife, and more.

Yes, Hot and Sour Noodle Bowl with Prawns and Asparagus falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hot and Sour Noodle Bowl with Prawns and Asparagus

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