Prawn noodles with tofu, chilli & lime
My latest Try Something new Tuesday recipe is this delicious dish – Hokkien Noodles with prawns, tofu, coriander and lime. For my kids friendly version I leave out the chilli and coriander. They’re not fans of heat or green herbs, but I am working on them!
You can whip this up in under 20 mins.
Ingredients:
- Noodles (your preferred choice)
- I red capsicum
- 1 egg (lightly beaten) *optional
- I carrot
- I bunch Broccoli
- 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
- Fried Tofu
- Half bunch coriander
- I lime
- 1 chili (and extra chilli paste for sauce)
- Soy sauce
- Fish sauce
Choose a selection of your favourite veggies – I like lots of colour!
Choose whatever noodles you fancy. My kids like think Hokkien and udon noodles the best!
Method:
- Chop all your veggies and herbs.
- Heat a non stick pan and fry off prawns. Remember, prawns only take a minute or so on either side so be careful not to overcook. And fresh, local seafood is always best. Set prawns aside.
- Cook noodles to packet instructions. I add my broccoli to boiling water with the noodles and then drain.
- Sautee garlic, carrot and capsicum in wok or large saucepan over medium heat. You want the veggies pretty crunchy so don’t overcook. Add a splash of soy sauce to the pan and add tofu. Cook for further 3-4 mins.
- Return prawns to the wok and add noodles. At this stage you can add fish sauce and sauce sauce and fresh chilli (or chilli paste) and toss to combine.
- Once everything is sizzling, serve into bowls and add fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime juice.
Sizzling prawns, yum!
Set aside prawns to add to wok with noodles
Toss it all together and give your frypan/wok a good toss!
Serve with lime, chilli and coriander if you like this stuff. Omit if you don’t!
This always results in clean bowls and sometimes my kids even ask for seconds. WINNING!
I also like it because it gives everyone a hit of protein and even though tofu is not everyone’s preferred ingredient (I’m looking at you, Mr NASD) when it’s combined with all these yummy ingredients it is a lot nicer than on its own.
Give this recipe a go and for other “Try Something New Tuesday” recipes, search “TSNT” in the search box on my site or the hashtag #TSNT on Insta.
Happy cooking!
TSNT – Noodles with Prawns and Tofu
Love the idea of Try Something New Tuesday, hoping by making it a regular occurrence, kids will be happier to try something new with less whinging.
Yes, they will! Kids respond well to routine and by introducing a new dish or new flavours once a week they learn to expect, and more importantly, ACCEPT it. Good luck 🙂
YUMMO 🙂
Thanks, Shari. This one’s a winner.
Will most certainly try this – love the look of it. Do you have a preferred tofu ? I never know which one to get!
Oh hello again!
Yes, I definitely do have a preferred tofu. The firm tofu – available from asian food stores) is the best for this dish. Silken tofu tends to be too silky and breaks apart. The firm tofu (comes in a square pack in refrigerated section) is much denser and it takes on the other favours. Hope you enjoy!