Rice noodles with shrimp and cilantro

Prep 8 min

Total 8 min

Serves 4

This easy to make noodle recipe is a satisfying blend of sweet and spicy flavours!

250g

medium-wide rice noodles

tbsp canola oil

tbsp fish sauce

tbsp brown sugar

tsp chili-garlic sauce

large lime, zest and juice

340g

cold-water shrimp, thawed and drained

English cucumber, peeled and sliced into half-moons

cup fresh cilantro, chopped

cup fresh basil or mint, (or both)

Place noodles in a large metal or glass bowl and cover with boiling water from the kettle.
Let stand 5 to 8 min or until tender.
Note that rice noodles don't get tender in the same way as regular pasta.
They should still have a notable bite.
Drain and rinse with cold water.
Toss with oil in a large bowl.
Stir fish sauce with brown sugar, chili-garlic sauce, lime zest and juice in a medium bowl.
Pat the shrimp dry and stir into the mixture.
Toss herbs with noodles then divide among 4 bowls.
Top with warm shrimp and sauce mixture. Serve with extra limes if you like.