Name: Peanutty somen noodles with prawns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 225g uncooked somen noodles; 720ml reduced-salt chicken stock; 2 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce; 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp hot sauce; 2 tsp peanut oil; 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 450g medium prawns, peeled and deveined; 40g dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped; 2 chopped spring onions; Chopped coriander leaves, for garnish, optional

1) Cook the noodles according to the directions on the package.

2) Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the chicken stock, soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil and hot sauce. Whisk until blended and then set the pan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

3) Heat the peanut oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the green pepper and saute for 2 minutes.

4) Add the prawns and saute for 2 minutes, then add 240ml of the peanut sauce sauce and simmer for a further 2 minutes, until the prawns are bright pink and cooked through.

5) Drain the noodles and add them to the prawn mixture. Toss to combine.

6) Transfer the noodle mixture to 4 individual plates and top each serving with peanuts, spring onions and coriander leaves, if desired.

Cook's Note: Reserve the remaining peanut sauce for additional meals such as Robin's steak salad with peanut-lime dressing, or Chicken satay with peanut dipping sauce.