Spicy Seared Prawn (Shrimp) and Noodle Salad

• 250 g dry rice noodles
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 16 large prawns, peeled and deveined, tails left on
• 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
• 1 lebanese cucumber, the smallish seedless sort, also cut into matchsticks
• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaf
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon grated palm sugar or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 red chilies, deseeded, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil

1. Place the noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water.
2. Leave to soak for 5 minutes (or as per directions on packet).
3. Drain, and set aside in the same bowl.
4. Heat the sesame oil in a medium frying pan over high heat until hot.
5. Add the garlic and ginger and cook stirring often for 1 minute.
6. Add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes tossing often until just opaque.Combine with the drained noodles and add the carrot, cucumber, coriander, mint and zest.
7. Toss to combine.
8. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl, pour over salad, toss well and serve.

rice noodles, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, prawns, carrot, lebanese cucumber, coriander leaves, mint leaf, lime zest, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, red chilies, peanut oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-seared-prawn-shrimp-and-noodle-salad-334751 (may not work)