CURRIED NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND PRAWN

In reality this dish is more about the addition of curry powder to noodles than what ingredients are actually used. This recipe is similar to a dish called singapore noodles, although the origin of singapore noodles is unknown to myself. On undertaking a little research, my findings have lead me to believe that singapore noodles are a north american adaption, with the name singapore referring to the use of heat or the blending of oriental cuisine with that of the indian use of spice. This dish can be made with other meats or poultry.

Serves 4-large portions

RECIPE;

225g raw prawns

100g chicken thigh or breast(sliced into small pieces)

250g cooked noodles

1 small onion(roughly chopped)

2 cloves garlic(finely chopped)

8-10 chestnut mushrooms(sliced into 1/4)


1 tbsp of fresh ginger(finely chopped)

1 red bell pepper(roughly chopped)

2 chillies(de-seeded and finely chopped)

1 tbsp mild curry powder( if using hot curry powder omit one of the chillies)

1/2 teaspoon of five spice

1 handful of beansprouts

1 lge pak choi(cut on the diagonal)

1 tbsp of light soy

3 tbsp of veg oil

sea salt and black pepper to taste


OPTIONAL GARNISH;


Shredded scallions/spring onion


Fresh coriander(finely chopped)

METHOD;

Add the oil to a wok or suitable saute pan and heat to hot, add the garlic,ginger,onion and chilli and stir fry for 1 minute, add the pak choi,mushrooms and peppers, then stir fry for a further minute. Now add the chicken and cook for a further minute, before adding the beansprouts and prawns, cook for 1 minute, add the curry powder, keep the ingredients moving in the wok and season with 5 spice and soy sauce, now add the cooked noodles then stir to combine. Check for salt and pepper then turn out into bowls and garnish with shredded spring onion and fresh coriander.

NOTES;

For a wetter version please use your imagination, the addition of 100ml of appropriate stock or a small amount of coconut milk will provide the desired wetness. Unfortunately myself, i am rather fond of dry noodle dishes, although i would never say no to a noodle soup- That would be rude!