Project #2

EASY THAI BASIL SPAGHETTI RECIPE

One of my favorite dishes is Thai basil spaghetti, which combines Italian pasta with Thai flavors. I enjoy both Thai and Italian cuisine, thus I frequently combine the two in my dishes. Both have distinct, savory flavors that are a perfect match. I'm someone who enjoys food. I appreciate cooking as much as I like to eat. It's a struggle for me to come up with fresh dishes that will please both myself and my family when I'm in the kitchen.

INGREDIENTS

• 7 oz rice noodles (200 g), dry
• 8 fresh or frozen prawns (thawed)
• 3 tbsp onion chopped
• 1 small garlic clove chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger grated
• 1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp hot chili sauce
• 3 tsp lemon juice or lime juice
• a handful fresh Thai basil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

METHOD 

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions. About 1-2 minutes before the time on the box, remove from the heat. Drain the water and set it aside.

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium to high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and chilli and whisk to fragrantize the oil.

• Cook the shrimp in the skillet until it is done. Then immediately mix in the carrot, red bell pepper, and onion.

• In a skillet, whisk together the lime leaves, fingerroot, fresh peppercorn, and basil.

• Toss in the pasta along with the vegetables and shrimp to cook. Then season the meal with all of the ingredients. Continue to stir.

• Taste the noodle and season with salt and pepper if necessary.