This spicy specialty of Singapore uses a mixture of Chinese ingredients and Indian spices to create a distinctive and delicious stir-fried noodle dish.

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons canola oil

250g frozen prawns, thawed

3cm piece fresh ginger, grated

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 red capsicums, thinly sliced

2 carrots, cut in matchsticks

1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage

3 teaspoons mild curry powder

350g Singapore noodles, cooked, drained, rinsed

1 1/2 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce

Method:

Step 1 Heat half the oil in a wok. Cook prawns over a high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until just cooked. Transfer to a plate.

Step 2 Heat remaining oil. Cook ginger, garlic, capsicums, carrots and cabbage for 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in curry powder.

Step 3 Add noodles, prawns and soy sauce. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Serve garnished with thinly-sliced spring onions, if desired. – Healthfood