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Crumbed prawns with spicy soba noodles

Name: Crumbed prawns with spicy soba noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /asian, /chinese
Ingredients: 270g soba noodles; 1 teaspoon instant dashi*; 1/3 cup (80ml) soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sake*; 1 tablespoon caster sugar; 1 eggwhite; 16 medium green prawns, shelled, deveined, tails intact; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs* or regular breadcrumbs if unavailable; Vegetable oil, to deep-fry; Spring onions, sliced on the diagonal, to garnish; Sliced nori sheets, to serve*

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Soba noodles tossed with crunchy green prawns and spicy dressing make a speedy meal.

270g soba noodles
1 teaspoon instant dashi*
1/3 cup (80ml) soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake*
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1 eggwhite
16 medium green prawns, shelled, deveined, tails intact
1 cup panko breadcrumbs* or regular breadcrumbs if unavailable
Vegetable oil, to deep-fry
Spring onions, sliced on the diagonal, to garnish
Sliced nori sheets, to serve*

Method

1.

Cook soba noodles according to packet instructions. Drain, rinse and set aside.
2.

Place dashi, soy, sake and sugar in a pan with 1 litre water, bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Beat eggwhite until frothy. Dip prawns in egg, then coat in crumbs.
3.

Half-fill a saucepan or deep-fryer with oil, and place over high heat. When hot, add prawns and cook (in batches, if necessary) for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden.
4.

Divide noodles between 4 bowls, cover with dashi mixture and top with prawns.
5.

Garnish with spring onions. Serve the nori on the side.