Bang bang prawn salad
Rice noodles, sweet chilli sauce and cucumber come together in this Vietnamese seafood — 40 minutes, 3 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 3 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for saucepan and pan. At easy difficulty across 3 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's pescatarian — fish but no meat.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Cook the noodles following pack instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.
- In a small saucepan melt together the peanut butter, coconut milk, sweet chilli sauce and half the spring onions, adding 1-2 tbsp of water to loosen the mixture to a drizzling consistency.
- Mix the noodles, cucumber and beansprouts in a serving dish. Top with the prawns, drizzle over the peanut sauce and scatter over the remaining spring onions.
You'll use: Saucepan · Pan
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
What to serve with Bang bang prawn salad
Tips & common questions
How long does Bang bang prawn salad take to make?
About 40 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 3 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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