Lime Basil Noodles
Thai Thai - Noodles

Lime Basil Noodles

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Wok-tossed noodles seared over ferocious heat with spring onions, beansprouts, aromatic garlic, and savoury seasoned sauce.

Ingredients

  • • 200g fresh egg noodles
  • • 250g prawns, peeled and deveined
  • • 2 cups lime basil leaves
  • • 4 cups chicken stock
  • • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • • 2 bird's eye chilies, sliced
  • • 2 tbsp fried shallots

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rinse the egg noodles under warm water and shake dry.

2
Phase 2

Simmer the stock with the garlic, chilies, and fish sauce for 5 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Drop in the prawns and cook just until pink, about 2 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the lime juice, then add the lime basil and let it wilt into the broth.

5
Phase 5

Blanch the egg noodles in the broth, divide between bowls, and top with fried shallots.