Caxton magazines staff
Try these quick and easy recipes from greenmonday.co.za this summer
INGREDIENTS
- 230g dried rice noodles
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2T reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2T brown sugar
- 1-2t hot chilli sauce
- 1T water
- 2t peanut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2t minced, peeled fresh ginger (bottled fresh is OK)
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into narrow strips
- 8 to 10 green onions, halved lengthwise and then cut into 5-centimetre pieces
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts
- 2T chopped dry-roasted peanuts
- ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander (optional)
- 1 lime, sliced (optional)
METHOD
- In a large bowl, soak the rice noodles in warm water to cover until they are limp and white (about 25-30 minutes). If the noodles seem like they aren’t soft enough after adding them to the wok, add a teaspoon of water to let them soften a bit more. They should be al dente, not hard.
- In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, chilli sauce, and 1T water.
- In a wok or deep skillet over high heat, heat the oil. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the carrot and green onions and stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in the lime juice-soy mixture.
- Drain the noodles and add them to the wok, tossing with tongs until they are softened and curled (about 1 minute).
- Add the sprouts and toss to mix.
- Divide the mixture among 4 serving plates, sprinkle with peanuts, and garnish with coriander and slices of lime, if desired.
(This recipe serves 4 people)
