🍜 Prawn Pho: A Lemongrass & Tamarind Twist
Experience Pho reimagined. Our Prawn Pho is a delightful, distinctive twist on the classic Vietnamese noodle soup, built around a deeply aromatic broth that sings with the bright, citrusy savor of lemongrass and the subtle tang of tamarind.
This flavorful liquid is the perfect bath for succulent, sweet prawns and silky, tender rice stick noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion thinly sliced,
- 4 sliced Woodland Mushrooms
- 2 tbsp Lemongrass Paste, ginger, garlic and chilli paste
- 1 red pepper julienned
- 200g Rice Stick Noodles
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 vegetable stock cube and lime juice
- 180g Prawns
- Salt & ground black pepper
- Top with a sprig of fresh mint
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot on medium-high heat.
- Add onion, cook for 2-3 minutes, then add mushrooms and stir frequently until they are soft.
- Add the lemongrass, ginger, chili paste and garlic for one minute, stirring continuously.
- Add red peppers, vegetable broth, and water and bring to a boil.
- Add shrimp and tamarind, Reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.
- Add the lime juice and stir through noodles
- Cook on low for 1-2 two minutes. Remove from heat.
- Season with salt and pepper
- Add the toppings and serve immediately.