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Prawn Noodle Soup with Rice Noodles Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb. prawns, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz. rice noodles
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp. ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 tbsp. fish sauce
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and green onions for garnish

Special equipment needed: None

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 15-20 minutes until they are soft.
2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
4. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
6. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Drain the rice noodles and add them to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
8. Add the bean sprouts and cook for another minute.
9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions.

30 minutes
5. Temperature: Medium heat
Serving size: 4

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 1500mg

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Shrimp can be substituted for prawns.
- Chicken broth can be substituted for vegetable broth.
- Red bell pepper can be substituted for any other color bell pepper.

Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms for an earthy flavor.
- Add a sliced jalapeño for some heat.
- Use tofu instead of prawns for a vegetarian option.

Tips and tricks:
- Do not overcook the prawns or they will become tough.
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water to prevent them from sticking together.
- Add the bean sprouts at the end to prevent them from becoming mushy.

Storage instructions:
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the soup in a pot over medium heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the soup in a large bowl with chopsticks and a spoon.

Garnishes:
- Fresh cilantro and green onions.

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of steamed rice.

Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed rice.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soup is too salty, add more broth or water to dilute it.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the prawns are fully cooked before serving.

Food history:
- Prawn noodle soup is a popular dish in Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand and Vietnam.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory, slightly sweet, and tangy.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot with a side of steamed rice.

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Region: Thai

Taste: Savory, Spicy, Tangy, Umami, Aromatic