Thay Stir Fry Meal Prep (Thai-Inspired with Prawns)

This noodle stir fry meal prep is quick to make, packed with flavour, and perfect for busy weeks when you want something healthy but still satisfying. Using prawns, fresh vegetables, and a simple Thai-inspired sauce, the noodles turn out glossy, vibrant, and full of texture. Each portion is balanced with protein, carbs, and greens, making it a great option for lunch or dinner.

Thai Stir Fry Meal Prep

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 400kcal
Servings: 5 Portions

Ingredients

Prawns

  • 700 g Raw Prawns Peeled & Deveined
  • 3 g Cornflour Cornstarch
  • Salt
  • Ground White Pepper

Noodles

  • 450 g Thick Egg Noodles
  • 30 ml Peanut Oil Divided

Vegetables

  • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 Red Chilli Sliced
  • 1 Carrot Sliced
  • 1 Brown (Yellow) Onion Sliced
  • 150 g Green Cabbage Shredded
  • 150 g Green Beans Trimmed
  • 100 g Bean Sprouts
  • 3 Spring Onions Thinly Sliced
  • ½ bunch Thai or Regular Basil

Sauce

  • 60 g Oyster Sauce
  • 30 ml Light Soy Sauce
  • 15 ml Dark Soy Sauce
  • 10 ml Fish Sauce
  • 8 g Granulated Sugar or Palm Sugar
  • ½ Lime, Juiced

Method

Prepare the prawns

  • Pat prawns dry with a paper towel. Toss with cornflour, salt, and white pepper. Set aside.

Cook the noodles

  • Cook noodles for 2 minutes less than the packet instructions.

Mix the sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, light soy, dark soy, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice.

Sear the prawns

  • Heat a wok or large pan over high heat until just smoking. Add a splash of neutral oil, then stir-fry prawns for 90 seconds–2 minutes until just pink and lightly charred. Remove and set aside.

Stir fry aromatics

  • In the same wok, add garlic and chilli, frying for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.

Add vegetables

  • Toss in carrot, onion, green beans, and cabbage. Stir fry 2–3 minutes until bright and just tender.

Combine

  • Add the cooked noodles and sauce. Toss vigorously over high heat until noodles are glossy and coated. Return prawns to the wok along with bean sprouts, spring onions, and Thai basil. Toss through for 30 seconds to finish.

Serve

  • Divide into containers or serve immediately with lime wedges and optional peanuts.
Chef's Tips
Pull the prawns as soon as they turn pink and lightly charred, no longer than the 90 seconds–2 minutes stated — they'll get extra heat again when tossed back in at the end, so overcooking now is what turns them rubbery.
Cook the noodles 2 minutes under packet time, as written — they'll finish cooking as they're tossed through the hot sauce and vegetables, so fully cooking them upfront risks them going mushy by the time everything's combined.
Add the bean sprouts, spring onion and basil right at the end for just 30 seconds — this keeps their crunch and fresh aroma, since any longer in the hot wok will wilt them into the rest of the dish rather than staying distinct.
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months, in an airtight container — this is a soy-based sauce with no dairy, so it holds up well either way.
Reheat in the microwave for 2–3 minutes, or in a pan over medium heat with a small splash of water to loosen the sauce, tossing gently to avoid overcooking the prawns. Note the bean sprouts and cabbage will soften further on reheat compared to fresh — that's expected with this kind of stir-fry. Thaw frozen portions in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Serving 380gCalories 400kcalCarbohydrates 48gProtein 33gFat 13gSaturated Fat 2gPolyunsaturated Fat 2.1gMonounsaturated Fat 3.7gCholesterol 210.5mgSodium 1238mgPotassium 448.2mgFiber 4.4gSugar 9gVitamin A 1243IUVitamin C 21.5mgCalcium 102.4mgIron 1.6mg

The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion. 

Recipe Notes

Storage Instructions

Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.

Reheating Instructions

Microwave with a splash of water to loosen the noodles, heating gently to avoid overcooking the prawns. If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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