Thai-style fish broth with greens

1. step 1
2. Cook the noodles following pack instructions. Refresh in cold water and drain well.
3. step 2
4. Put the stock in a large saucepan and stir in the curry paste, lime leaves, fish sauce and 250ml cold water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 mins.
   5 minutes
5. step 3
6. Cut the fish into roughly 3cm cubes and add to the pan. Return to a simmer, then cook for 2 mins uncovered.
   2 minutes
7. step 4
8. Stir in the noodles, prawns and pak choi, and simmer for 2-3 mins or until the fish and prawns are just cooked. Serve in bowls scattered with coriander.
   2–3 minutes

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