Spicy Prawn Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Prawn Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 ml oil; 3 spring onions, chopped; THE PRAWNS; 500 g tiger shrimp, shelled & deveined; 50 ml dark soy sauce; 3 teaspoons cornflour; SOUP PASTE; 100 ml Thai fish sauce; 4 garlic cloves, chopped or; 1 tablespoon garlic puree; 2 teaspoons parsley, chopped; 1 -2 chili, chopped or; 1 -2 teaspoon chili paste; 1 lime, juice of; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; half teaspoon five-spice powder; THE REST; 1 liter water or 1 liter fish stock, add gradually to achieve desired consistency; 1 big handful bean sprouts; cooked noodles

Servings: persons

100 ml oil
3 spring onions, chopped
THE PRAWNS
500 g tiger shrimp, shelled & deveined
50 ml dark soy sauce
3 teaspoons cornflour
SOUP PASTE
100 ml Thai fish sauce
4 garlic cloves, chopped or
1 tablespoon garlic puree
2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
1 -2 chili, chopped or
1 -2 teaspoon chili paste
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
half teaspoon five-spice powder
THE REST
1 liter water or 1 liter fish stock, add gradually to achieve desired consistency
1 big handful bean sprouts
cooked noodles

1
Coat the prawns in the soy sauce and mix in the cornflour.
2
Put the oil in a pan, not too hot. Add the spring onions and start to cook. Add the coated prawns after 1 minute.
3
Mix the soup 'goo' ingredients to make a thick paste, then add to the pan. After a minute, add the water gradually until you have a soup consistency that suits you (bearing in mind that you'll be adding noodles and beansprouts shortly).
4
Add the beansprouts and noodles and cook for a couple of minutes until the beansprouts are cooked but still slightly crunchy.
5
Serve with hunks of bread to soak up the garlicky, spicy liquid and to mop up the bowl!

577

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 ml oil, 3 spring onions, chopped, THE PRAWNS, 500 g tiger shrimp, shelled & deveined, and more.

Yes, Spicy Prawn Noodle Soup 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Prawn Noodle Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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