This easy Slow Cooker Red Thai Prawn Noodles is a quick, creamy, and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy days. Packed with prawns, coconut milk, and fresh vegetables, it’s versatile enough to adapt to whatever ingredients you have on hand. A simple, yet tasty dish that’s sure to please everyone!

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Recipe Ingredients

• 500g (1 lb) frozen prawns
• 4 tbsp red Thai curry paste
• 1 x 400ml (14 oz) tin of coconut milk
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 dried red chillies (leave out if you don’t like spice)
• 2 red peppers, deseeded and thinly sliced
• 200g (7 oz) dried egg noodles
• 1 pak choi, quartered
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

To Serve

• A handful of fresh coriander leaves chopped
• A handful of pistachios, roughly chopped

How To Make Slow Cooker Red Thai Prawn Noodles

1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Put the prawns, red Thai curry paste, coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, and dried chillies (if using) into your slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper, stir, then cook on low for 2 hours.
2. Add Peppers: Add the sliced red peppers and cook for another 30 minutes.
3. Cook the Noodles: While the prawns and peppers are cooking, prepare the noodles according to the pack instructions. Drain and rinse them under cold water, then set aside.
4. Add Pak Choi and Noodles: Add the pak choi and noodles to the slow cooker. Stir everything together, then cook for a final 30 minutes.
5. Serve: Taste and season as needed. Serve the noodles topped with fresh coriander and chopped pistachios.

Recipe Tips

• Use frozen prawns: Frozen prawns are perfect for this recipe because they’re easy to store and don’t need defrosting ahead of time. Just toss them straight into the slow cooker.
• Don’t skip the kaffir lime leaves: They add an essential zingy flavor to the curry. If you can’t find them fresh, dried ones work just as well.
• Check your noodles: Overcooked noodles can turn mushy. Be sure to cook them just as instructed on the package and rinse them under cold water to stop them from cooking further.
• Adjust the spice: If you prefer a milder dish, leave out the dried red chillies or use just one. You can always add more if you like it spicy.
• Stir before serving: Once the noodles and pak choi are added, stir everything well to ensure the flavors are mixed evenly before serving.

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