Spicy Prawn Noodles Recipe (Phat Khee Mao Kung)


Spicy Prawn Noodles Recipe (Phat Khee Mao Kung)



Ingredients:
  • 500 grams tiger prawns
  • 1 cup holy basil leaves
  • 6 yellow spur chilies
  • 5 finely sliced shallots
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp sliced lemongrass
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/2 tsp shrimp paste
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation :
1. Combine the spur chilies, shallots, garlic, lemongrass and shrimp paste, and pound thoroughly in a motar & pestle. Set aside.
2. Clean the prawns, shell and de-vein. Remove the heads, but keep the tails intact.
3. Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat; sauté the chili paste previously set aside, until fragrant Add the prawns and stir-fry until just done.
4. Season to taste with fish sauce and sugar stirring well. Add the holy basil leaves and stir to combine. Spoon onto a serving dish, garnish with slices of garlic and basil leaves before serving.