- 100g/3½oz rice noodles
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 fresh chilli, finely chopped
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 100ml/3½fl oz double cream
- 5 king prawns, peeled, taisl left on
- ½ lime, juice only
- 1 tbsp chopped basil
- 1 tsp chopped coriander, to garnish
- Place the rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave for 5 minutes to cook, then drain and toss with the olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- For the curry, heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the garlic, chilli and onion and fry until softened.
- Stir in the curry powder and fry for a further minute. Pour in the double cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the king prawns and cook for 5 minutes, then add the lime juice, the cooked noodles and the chopped basil and stir together.
- Serve on a large warm plate and sprinkle with chopped coriander.