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Spicy Kung Pao Prawn Noodles

Spicy kung pao stir-fry flavours get jiggy with chewy, bouncy noodles. The result? A chilli-packed punch to the tastebuds, with lashings of pure joy.

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Spicy Kung Pao Prawn Noodles

PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
10 minutes
SERVES
4
Ingredients

1 tsp whole Sichuan peppercorns

200g (7 oz) dried wheat noodles or spaghetti or fresh noodles

2 tbsp vegetable oil

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger

1 small onion, cut into thin wedges

8 dried chillies, roughly chopped

1 small red or green capsicum, deseeded, diced

500g (1 lb) peeled and deveined prawns, tails intact

2 spring onions (scallions), sliced

2 tbsp roughly chopped roasted peanuts

 

Sauce:

1/2 cup chicken stock

¼ cup light soy sauce

1 tbsp Chinkiang vinegar

1 tbsp caster sugar

2 tsp dark soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

2 tsp corn flour (cornstarch)

Steps
  • Step 1

    Toast the Sichuan peppercorns in a dry frying pan over high heat. When fragrant, use a mortar and pestle to grind to a fine powder.

  • Step 2

    Cook the noodles or pasta in a large saucepan of water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  • Step 3

    Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small jug. Set aside.

  • Step 4

    Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add the garlic, ginger and onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until starting to brown. Add the dried chillies. Then add the capsicum and stir-fry for a further 2 minutes. Add the prawns and stir-fry until nearly cooked.

  • Step 5

    Add the sauce and the cooked noodles or pasta. Use tongs to toss to combine. Toss through the spring onion and the ground Sichuan pepper.

  • Step 6

    Top with peanuts and serve.

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