ORIENTAL NOODLE BAKE





Ingredients :
225 g/1/2 lb mie noodles 1 garlic clove, chopped
400 ml / 12/3 cups coconut milk
2 tbsp soy sauce
Cayenne pepper 3 eggs
5 g /1/4 oz dried mu err mushrooms, soaked in water according to package instructions
3 tbsp butter
225 g /1/2 lb snow peas (mangetout), halved
2 carrots, pared into very thin slices with a peeler
4 scallions (spring onions), chopped into rings
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and finely sliced
2 tbsp chopped cilantro (fresh coriander)
2-3 tbsp bread crumbs
Cilantro (fresh coriander) leaves, to garnish

Method : Prep and cook time: 1 hour
1      Preheat the oven to 200C (400F / Gas Mark 6).
2      Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, refresh and drain.
3      Mix together the garlic and coconut milk, season to taste with some of the soy sauce and some cayenne pepper and stir in the eggs.
4      Drain the mushrooms, pat dry and chop into fine slices.
5      Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet and fry the snow peas (sugar snaps) with 2-3 tbsp of water for 2-3 minutes. Add the carrots and fry for a further 2 minutes.
6      Stir in the scallions (spring onions), bell pepper, mushrooms and chopped cilantro (fresh coriander) and season with soy sauce.
7      Place the noodles into a greased ovenproof dish and spread the vegetable mixture on top.
8      Pour over the coconut sauce, sprinkle with bread crumbs, dot with the remaining butter and bake for about 20 minutes.
9      Garnish with cilantro (fresh coriander) leaves and serve.