Prawn Noodle Soup

Prawn Noodle Soup

Serves 4

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2 long shallots (or ½ small onion) finely sliced

1 tsp coriander seed

2 smoked garlic cloves, crushed (or unsmoked)

2 tsp finely chopped lemon grass

small piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely sliced

1 small red chilli, finely sliced

600ml veg stock

½ tsp ground turmeric

50g fine egg noodles (dry weight)

100g peeled cooked prawns, cut in half

50g beansprouts

In a large pan, dry fry the shallot or onion until soft.

Crush the coriander seed on a chopping board with the broad side of a chopping knife and add to the pan with the garlic.  Cook for 2-3 mins then add the lemon grass, ginger, chilli, turmeric and stir well to combine.

Add the stock and bring to the boil.  Reduce heat to a simmer and add the noodles.  Cooik 5-6 mins until the noodles are soft then add the prawns and cook 1-2 mins.

Remove from the heat and stir in the beansprouts.   Serve.