Ingredients:
Prawns – 200 gms halved
Plain Egg Noodles – 150 gms, soaked in boiling water till al dente
Basil Leaves – handful, chopped
Coriander Leaves – handful, chopped
Peanuts – 2 to 3 tblsp
Red Chilli – 1, chopped
Zest and Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – 1 tblsp
Sesame Oil – 1 tblsp
Black Pepper Powder as per taste
Salt as per taste
Lemon Wedges to serve
Method:
1. Grind the basil leaves, coriander leaves, peanuts, red chilli, lime zest, lime juice, sesame oil, a pinch of salt, 1/2 tblsp olive oil and 1 tblsp water together. Keep aside.
2. Heat 1/2 tblsp olive oil in a pan over medium flame.
3. Stir-fry the prawns for 3 minutes.
4. Add the ground sauce.
5. Drain excess water from the noodles and add to the pan.
6. Sprinkle black pepper powder and mix well.
7. Cook for a minute and transfer to a serving dish.
8. Garnish with coriander leaves.
9. Serve with lemon wedges.
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