recipe; tom yum noodles

It has been a very long time since I made this, but these noodles are easy to make and so yummy to eat! They were a lifesaver when my husband and I were studying in Auckland. I haven’t made it since we left New Zealand, though…

I should definitely make them again soon, but maybe two batches. One with less chili (for my daughter and mother-in-law) and one with more!

Ingredients

• 1 packet tom yum paste
• 800ml water
• 3 bunches noodles
• 4 mushrooms, sliced
• 1 chili, chopped
• 2/3 packet spinach
• 1 packet puff tofu, halved
• lemon juice, to taste

Method

1. Boil the tom yum paste in water.
2. Add the noodles to the boiling soup.
3. When noodles are a little soft, add in chopped tofu and chilli.
4. Let the tofu soak for about a minute.
5. Add in the mushrooms and the spinach.
6. Cook until ready.
7. Serve while warm.

This makes about enough for two people, plus leftovers! It makes for a good lunch the following day, that is for sure.