Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp finely grated palm sugar
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 2 None fresh small red Thai chilies, seeded, finely chopped
  • None None Thai Shrimp with Soba Noodles and Asparagus
  • 7 oz green tea soba noodles
  • 12 oz asparagus, halved crosswise
  • 3 oz peeled frozen edamame, thawed
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/3 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 16 None raw large shrimp, peeled, deveined, with tails intact
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil

Method

  • Whisk together olive oil, palm sugar, lime juice, fish sauce and chilies until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  • Cook noodles in boiling water for 2 mins, or until almost tender. Add asparagus and cook for another 2 mins, or until noodles and asparagus are just tender. Rinse under cold water until cool then drain.
  • Place noodles and asparagus in a large bowl along with edamame, herbs and dressing. Toss gently to combine.
  • Combine shrimp and peanut oil in a medium bowl. Cook on a heated grill pan for 1-2 mins per side, or until just cooked through.
  • Serve noodle salad topped with shrimp.