Thai · Lunch · Easy
Bang Bang Prawn Salad
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- 25 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
- Calories
- 650
Cool rice noodles, cucumber and shrimp meet a warm peanut-coconut dressing, with sweet chili sauce and scallions running through every forkful.
The sauce is the anchor of Bang Bang Prawn Salad: peanut butter gives it body, coconut milk loosens it and sweet chili sauce adds gentle heat. Rinsing the noodles keeps the salad cool and stops the strands sticking together.
Choose thin rice noodles and drain them very well before dressing. Briefly cooking the bean sprouts preserves their crunch without leaving them raw, and freshly poached shrimp stay plump.
Method
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook thin rice noodles for , or the package time, until tender; rinse under cold water and drain well.
Bring fresh water to a boil in the pan. Add bean sprouts and cook for , then lift out and cool under cold water. Add shrimp to the boiling water and cook for until opaque and 145°F; drain and cool.
Heat peanut butter, coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, the measured water and half the scallions in a small pan over low heat for , stirring until smooth and pourable.
Toss the noodles with cucumber and drained bean sprouts. Divide between bowls, add the shrimp and spoon over the dressing. Finish with the remaining scallions.
Forkue tips
- If the dressing thickens as it cools, stir in water a teaspoon at a time until it drizzles easily.
Storing and reheating
Keep the cooked shrimp, noodles, vegetables and dressing in separate containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Loosen the dressing before tossing; dressed leftovers are best eaten the next day.
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Bang Bang Prawn Salad: FAQ
Can I use cooked shrimp?
Yes. Thaw them in the refrigerator if frozen, pat dry and add directly to the salad instead of poaching them.
What can replace the peanut butter?
Smooth sunflower-seed butter gives a similar consistency. Its flavor is less sweet, so taste the dressing before adding it to the noodles.
How do I store and reheat Bang Bang Prawn Salad?
Keep the cooked shrimp, noodles, vegetables and dressing in separate containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Loosen the dressing before tossing; dressed leftovers are best eaten the next day.
How long does Bang Bang Prawn Salad take?
About 25 min in total: 15 min prep and 10 min cooking.
What do I need to make Bang Bang Prawn Salad?
The key ingredients are rice noodles, peanut butter, coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, scallions and cucumber, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Bang Bang Prawn Salad?
If the dressing thickens as it cools, stir in water a teaspoon at a time until it drizzles easily.
