Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots
βDiscover the joy of making Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots at home. This 35-minute vietnamese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.β

π€ Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots at home. This 35-minute vietnamese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots showcases the fresh, vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. Vietnamese cooking emphasizes balance, with light yet flavorful dishes built on fresh herbs, rice noodles, and nuoc cham.
From the bustling pho stalls of Hanoi to the banh mi carts of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamese food celebrates simplicity and freshness.
π Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots
π Ingredients
- β’200g Rice Noodles
- β’200g Prawns
- β’1 sliced Red Onions
- β’1 sliced Red Chilli
- β’1 sliced Cucumber
- β’Handful Coriander
- β’Handful Mint
- β’2 tablespoons Roasted Peanut
- β’Juice of 3 Lime
- β’1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- β’2 tsp Fish Sauce
- β’1 clove peeled crushed Garlic
- β’5 Slices Shallots
- β’For frying Vegetable Oil
- β’Sprinkling Flour
π¨βπ³ Instructions
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step 1
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For 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 itβs 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.
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step 2
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To make the dressing, mix the lime juice, sugar, fish sauce and garlic and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, pour boiling water over the noodles. Leave them for 2 mins or until they are just cooked, then rinse under cold water. Drain well, shaking the sieve numerous times to get out the excess water, then place back in the bowl. Add prawns, onion, chilli, cucumber and herbs. Pour the dressing over, mix, then sprinkle with the shallots and peanuts.
π‘ Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots at home. This 35-minute vietnamese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
β Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Rice Noodles
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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