King Prawn Chop Suey

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Experience the delightful flavors of this King Prawn Chop Suey, a vibrant stir-fry bursting with fresh vegetables and succulent prawns. This dish combines the crispness of perfectly cooked veggies with the rich taste of prawns and a savory sauce, making it a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

For the Prawns:

  • 400 g (about 14 oz) king prawns, tiger prawns, or shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • A pinch of ground black or white pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp oil (vegetable, sunflower, canola, peanut, or neutral flavor oil)

Vegetables:

  • 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 carrot, cut into thin slices
  • 10-12 mangetout, pinched or cut end tips
  • 8-10 mushrooms, cut into thin slices
  • 100 g (about 3.5 oz) bean sprouts
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into small squares
  • 6-8 baby corn, cut in half lengthways
  • 2-3 green onions, sliced into small segments

Chop Suey Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • ½ tsp dark soy sauce (optional, see note)
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp Shao Xing wine (optional, see note)
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 6 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Prawns:
    • Season the peeled and deveined prawns with salt and pepper.
    • Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Toss in the prawns, cooking them until they become pink and no longer translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
    • Transfer the prawns to a separate dish and set them aside.
  2. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
    • In the same wok, add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
    • Add the carrot slices and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Add the mangetout, mushrooms, bean sprouts, red bell pepper, baby corn, and spring onions. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. Prepare the Chop Suey Sauce:
    • In a small bowl, combine the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), sugar, Shao Xing wine (if using), white pepper, corn starch, water, and sesame oil. Mix well until the sugar and corn starch are dissolved.
  4. Combine and Serve:
    • Return the cooked prawns to the wok with the vegetables.
    • Pour the sauce mixture over the prawns and vegetables.
    • Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, or until everything is evenly coated and the sauce has thickened.
    • Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

King Prawn Chop Suey is a delightful stir-fry that brings together the freshness of vegetables and the rich flavor of prawns, all enveloped in a savory sauce. This dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Enjoy the vibrant colors and the harmonious blend of flavors that make this dish a standout favorite.

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