Sweeter and thicker than soy sauce, ketjap manis is typically used in Indonesian cuisine. This condiment is a staple in our Asian style recipes and you can find it in anything from larb style salads to fried rice and noodle dishes.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.
80 grams
Tenderstem Broccoli
80 grams
Green Beans
1 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
½ unit(s)
Lime
125 grams
Egg Noodle Nest
(Contains Egg, Cereals containing gluten)
25 grams
Ketjap Manis
(Contains Soya)
15 milliliter(s)
Soy Sauce
(Contains Cereals containing gluten, Soya)
30 grams
Peanut Butter
(Contains Peanut May contain Nuts)
120 grams
Coleslaw Mix
50 grams
Red Thai Style Paste
25 grams
Salted Peanuts
(Contains Peanut May contain Nuts)
150 grams
King Prawns
(Contains Crustaceans)
200 milliliter(s)
Boiled Water for the Sauce
1 tsp
Sugar for the Sauce
a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.25 tsp salt for the noodles.
b) Halve any thick broccoli stems lengthways, then cut widthways into thirds.
c) Trim the green beans, then cut into thirds. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
d) Halve the lime (see ingredients for amount).
a) When boiling, add the noodles, green beans and broccoli to the water.
b) Cook until tender, 4 mins.
c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and run under cold water to stop the noodles sticking together and to keep the veg vibrant.
a) Meanwhile, boil a half-full kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) into a measuring jug.
c) Add the ketjap manis, soy sauce, peanut butter and sugar for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Stir well.
d) Pop the jug to one side.
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Drain the prawns. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns.
b) Once hot, add the coleslaw mix and prawns.
c) Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, 2-3 mins.
d) Stir in the red Thai style paste and the garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 min more.
a) Add the peanut sauce to the pan and stir well until combined.
b) Stir through the cooked noodles, green beans and broccoli to coat them in the sauce, then bring to the boil. Simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 mins.
c) Once thickened, remove from the heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
d) Add a good squeeze of lime juice and a splash of water if you feel it needs it. IMPORTANT: The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.
a) Share the prawn noodle stir-fry between your bowls.
b) Crush the peanuts in the unopened sachet using a rolling pin, then sprinkle over the top to finish.
c) Serve with any remaining lime cut into wedges for squeezing over.
Enjoy!