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king prawn chow mein recipe

King Prawn Chow Mein

Michelle
Learn how to make Chinese takeaway style king prawn chow mein with this easy fakeaway recipe. It's so simple to make and it tastes so good.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 3 People
Calories 692 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 300 g Egg Noodles
  • 200 g King Prawns
  • 1 Carrot
  • 50 g Beansprouts
  • 50 g Shredded Cabbage
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 4 Spring Onions
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Chow Mein Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Chilli Sauce
  • ½ tsp Salt

Prawn Marinade (Optional)

  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste (Or Fresh Garlic)
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste (Or Fresh Ginger)
  • 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions
 

Prawn Marinade (Optional)

  • If you are not marinating the prawns skip this
    Put the prawns into a mixing bowl and add the marinade ingredients. Mix until evenly distributed and the prawns are fully coated in the marinade.
    1 tsp Garlic Paste, 1 tsp Ginger Paste, 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce, 1 tsp Black Pepper, ½ tsp Salt

Prawn Chow Mein

  • Set the prawns aside for later use and chop your vegetables (carrots, cabbage, garlic and spring onions) for later use.
  • Make the chow mein sauce by mixing together oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, chilli sauce and salt in a small bowl.
    2 tbsp Oyster Sauce, 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce, 2 tbsp Vinegar, 1 tbsp Brown Sugar, 1 tbsp Sesame Oil, 1 tbsp Chilli Sauce, ½ tsp Salt
  • Heat the wok or frying pan on a medium to high heat and add oil. When hot, add the garlic and spring onions and stir fry for 30 seconds.
    2 Garlic Cloves, 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil, 4 Spring Onions
  • Add the prawns and stir-fry for 2 minutes before adding the vegetables and stir-frying for a further 1 to 2 minutes.
    200 g King Prawns, 1 Carrot, 50 g Beansprouts, 50 g Shredded Cabbage
  • Add the egg noodles to the wok or frying pan and mix for 1 minute. Add the chow mein sauce and mix until the sauce is evenly distributed.
    300 g Egg Noodles

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Notes

This recipe makes for 3 smaller plates (3 people) or for 2 big plates (2 people).
If you are using dried noodles, cook them according to packet instructions.

What Is Traditional Chow Mein?

Chow mein in Chinese literally means stir-fried noodles. Traditional chow mein is stir-fried noodles with vegetables such as beansprouts and cabbage. A chow mein stir-fry can include the addition of proteins such as meat, prawns and tofu.

What Is The Difference Between Lo Mein And Chow Mein And Chop Suey?

There are many Chinese takeaway meals that sound or are quite similar but have different names.
Lo mein and chow mein are very similar noodle dishes. The main differences between lo mein and chow mein is down to how they are cooked and served. Both are egg noodles but lo mein noodles are boiled and served tossed in a sauce, they’re also softer in texture. In comparison, authentic chow mein noodle recipes are traditionally fried until crispy before being served with a sauce.
Whereas Chop suey is an American Chinese dish containing eggs and meat that is cooked with vegetables in a thickened sauce, this is usually served on rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 692kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 31gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 252mgSodium: 2759mgPotassium: 535mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3642IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 4mg
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