Garlic prawn udon

All you need is 15 minutes to prepare this delicious udon noodle recipe with garlic prawns! Quick noodles are the basis of Asian cuisine. And udon noodles are always popular!

Recipe from Marion

Recipe for 2 people

Preparation: 5 min. cooking 10 min.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 x 200g (7 oz) packets pre-cooked udon noodles
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 heaped cups sliced cabbage
• ½ tsp sugar, plus ½ tsp extra
• ½ tbsp soy sauce, plus 1½ tbsp extra
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 200g peeled and deveined prawns
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• 3 tbsp oyster sauce
• ½ cup finely sliced spring onion

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

• Place the cakes of udon noodles into a pot of boiling water. Use tongs to gently separate the noodles and as soon as they have come apart, transfer the noodles to a large bowl. Toss with sesame oil.

STEP 2

• Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat. Add the cabbage and stir-fry until just starting to char. Then add the ½ tsp of sugar and the ½ tbsp of soy sauce. Stir-fry for another minute or until the cabbage is nicely coloured. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 20 seconds. Then add the prawns and chilli powder and stir-fry until the prawns are just cooked.

STEP 3

• Add the noodles, remaining soy sauce, remaining sugar and oyster sauce. Stir-fry for another half a minute until the sauce has thickened. Toss through the spring onion and serve.