Image for illustration onlyPrawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots
A vibrant and refreshing Asian creation featuring delicate rice noodles and succulent shrimp, tossed with an abundance of aromatic herbs and crisp vegetables. This perfectly balanced meal harmonizes sweetness, acidity, and subtle heat, elevated by the contrasting textures of roasted peanuts and exceptionally crispy shallots. It is an ideal choice for those seeking a multi-layered culinary journey defined by bold, sophisticated flavors.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1For the crispy shallots, heat 5cm of oil until hot in a wok. You will know the oil is hot enough when one piece of shallot sizzles as soon as it’s dropped in. Toss the shallot slices with flour, shake off excess and fry in the oil until golden. They fry quickly, about 1 min. Drain on kitchen paper, sprinkle with salt and set aside.
- 2
Nutrition
- Calories
- 281
- Protein
- 4.6g
- Carbs
- 29.1g
Chef tips
For extra-crispy onions, fry the shallots starting in cold oil and heat gradually until golden. Be sure to dry the noodles well after rinsing in cold water to ensure the rich sauce absorbs perfectly. For a kosher version, swap the shrimp for seared salmon or white fish. Let the kids help by washing the herbs and tearing the lettuce—it's a great way to get the whole family involved!
Culinary reasoning
A vibrant and refreshing Asian creation featuring delicate rice noodles and succulent shrimp, tossed with an abundance of aromatic herbs and crisp vegetables. This perfectly balanced meal harmonizes sweetness, acidity, and subtle heat, elevated by the contrasting textures of roasted peanuts and exceptionally crispy shallots. It is an ideal choice for those seeking a multi-layered culinary journey defined by bold, sophisticated flavors.
