NOODLES WITH PINEAPPLE, GINGER AND CHILLIES

Ingredients:
Dried noodles - 275 gms
Pineapple rings - 4 (fresh or canned & drained)
Light brown sugar - 3 tbsp
Fresh lime juice - 4 tbsp
Coconut milk - 4 tbsp
Fish sauce - 2 tbsp
Fresh root ginger - 2 tbsp (grated)
garlic cloves - 2 (finely chopped)
Ripe mango -1 or 
Peaches - 2 (finely diced)

For Garnishing:
Spring onions - 2 (sliced)
Red chillies - 2 (shredded)
Fresh mint leaves

Method:

• Cook the noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water until tender. Drain the noodles, refresh under running cold water and drain again.
• Meanwhile, place the pineapple rings on a flameproof dish, sprinkle with 2 tbsp of sugar and grill until golden. Cut into small dice.
• Mix the lime juice, coconut milk and fish sauce in a salad bowl.
• Add the remaining brown sugar, with the ginger and garlic, and whisk well.
• Add to the bowl with the noodles and pineapple.
• Add the mango or peaches and toss lightly.
• Scatter the spring onions, chillies and mint over.
• Serve.