Phat Si-Io

DIRECTIONS

• Boil the noodles until just tender, drain and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large pot until hot and stir fry the garlic for about 1 minute.
• Add the chilli peppers and stir fry for a further minute.
• Sprinkle in the sugar and salt and stir until it is mixed.
• Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, tomatoes and most of the basil and stir continuously for about 1 minute.
• Add the rice noodles to the pot, mix well and simmer for a few minutes, adding a little hot water if required.
• Meanwhile, stir fry the prawns in a little butter for about 2 minutes.
• Mix the cooked prawns in with the noodles, garnish with the rest of the basil and serve hot.