Prawn head and noodle soup

Name: Prawn head and noodle soup
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: Fresh prawn heads and shells; 4 c water; 1 bouillon cube (fish, vegetable or chicken); 1 medium chopped tomato (only if blending broth later); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 Tbsp ginger paste; 1 tsp tomato paste; Fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp chilli powder; 3 Tbsp vegetable oil; Prawn broth; 125 g quick cooking noodles

Bianca Mwale @bianca_eatsy

Zomba, Malawi

Get ready for a mouth-watering ride!

I couldn't contain my excitement to share this recipe that turns prawn heads and shells into a gourmet delight. Say goodbye to food waste and hello to a luxurious prawn broth with noodles. It's all about elevating flavors and reducing waste. Cheers to #GlobalApron week! #CookEveryPart #EarthDay #EarthWeek

Get ready for a mouth-watering ride!

Bianca Mwale @bianca_eatsy

Zomba, Malawi

Get ready for a mouth-watering ride!

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Ingredients

1hr

2 servings

prawn broth
Fresh prawn heads and shells
4 cwater
1bouillon cube (fish, vegetable or chicken)
1medium chopped tomato (only if blending broth later)
1medium onion, chopped
1 tspminced garlic
1 Tbspginger paste
1 tsptomato paste
Fresh thyme
1/2 tspchilli powder
3 Tbspvegetable oil
prawn and noodle soup
Prawn broth
125 gquick cooking noodles

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Steps

1hr

1

MAKE BROTH: Over medium heat, gently fry onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant and tender
2

Add the prawn heads and shells, stir-fry for 3 minutes to flavor the oil
3

Add the water, bouillon cube, chili powder and tomato paste. Stir to mix
4

Bring broth to a boil, add a few sprigs of thyme, then turn the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes
5

Pour the broth through a fine sieve, press well using the back of a spoon to get as much broth out as possible
6

Let the soup cool down, and serve warm or proceed to next step
7

MAKE PRAWN AND NOODLE SOUP: Place the broth back into a saucepan over medium heat. Check for seasoning and adjust as needed. Once the broth starts to boil, add the noodles and cook them for 5-8 minutes or until preffered doneness
8

Serve hot. Enjoy!