Lunar Longevity Prawn Noodles

a) Pour the boiled water into a medium saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, add the noodles and green beans.

b) Cook until the noodles are cooked and the beans are tender, 4 mins. 

c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and run under cold water to stop the noodles sticking together.

a) Heat the sesame oil in a large frying pan on high heat. Drain the prawns.

b) Once hot, add the prawns and mushrooms to the pan and season with salt and pepper. 

c) Cook, stirring, until golden, 2-3 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw prawns.

a) Once the mushrooms are golden, add the ginger puree and the white parts of the spring onions to the mushrooms. 

b) Stir-fry until fragrant, 1 min.

c) Stir the ketjap manis, soy sauce, honey and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) into the pan.

d) Bring to the boil and simmer until the sauce is reduced slightly, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Cook so the prawns are opaque in the middle.

a) Add the cooked noodles and beans to the mushroom pan.

b) Toss to coat and simmer until piping hot, 1-2 mins.

c) Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.