Ginger prawn & pasta salad recipe

Ingredients

  • 100g fresh beansprout
  • 250g fresh tagliatelle
  • 2 carrots, cut into thin sticks
  • 1bunch spring onions, cut into shreds
  • ΒΌ cucumber, cut into thin ribbons
  • 200g cooked peeled prawn
  • 5 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1large garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tsp clear honey
  • sesame oil, to serve

Method

  • Put the beansprouts in a bowl, cover with cold water and leave for 10 minutes, then drain (this crisps them up). Meanwhile cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions.

  • Tip the pasta into a colander and run under the cold tap, then drain thoroughly. Toss with the carrots, spring onions, cucumber, prawns and beansprouts.

  • For the dressing, whisk together the sunflower oil, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic and honey. Pour over the pasta and lightly toss. Drizzle with a little sesame oil to serve. You can make this up to 4 hours ahead – keep it chilled until ready to serve.

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