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Ginger prawns with farfalle and sesame seeds

  by Paula Wilson
Preperation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 12 mins
Serves: 4

Recipe Ingredients
200g cooked peeled prawns;
2.5 cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped;
335g dried farfalle (pasta bows);
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds;
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped;
3 tbsp dry sherry;
6 spring onions, trimmed and sliced diagonally;
2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh coriander leaves;
3 tbsp groundnut oil;
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil.
 
Recipe Method
Cook the pasta according to instructions.

Meanwhile, heat the groundnut oil in a wok and stir-fry the prawns, garlic and ginger for 2 minutes. Add the sherry and cook until reduced, stirring frequently.

Drain the pasta and add to the prawns along with the sesame oil, spring onions and coriander. Mix and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with the toasted sesame seeds sprinkled on top.