STIR-FRIED NOODLES

Preparation Method :

• Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling water for 3 minutes or according to packet instructions. Drain and rinse well, then drain again.
• Lightly beat the egg with the water. Put a few drops of the oil into a wok and, when it is quite hot, make a very thin omelette with the egg mixture. Roll up and leave to cool. When cold, cut into thin strips.
• To prepare the garnishes, lightly pickle the cucumber in equal quantities of rice vinegar and sugar for 5 minutes, then drain. Put into a serving dish. Put the remaining garnishes in individual serving dishes.
• Heat the remaining oil in the wok, add the shallots and garlic and stir- fry over a high heat for 2-3 minutes or until soft.
• Add the green and red peppers and stir-fry for 1 minute, then add the ground coriander and cumin, ginger, chillies and shrimp paste. Stir well.
• Add the prawns with the noodles. Stir-fry until the prawns are cooked.
• Add the noodles and mix in, using two spoons to lift and stir until they are evenly coated with the sauce and hot through.
• Add the soy sauce and salt to taste. Scatter over some coriander leaves and the omelette strips, and serve hot, with the garnishes.