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Shanghai Noodles with Prawns

Shanghai Noodles with Prawns is a flavorfulstir-fry made with chewy noodles, prawns, and fresh vegetables. Tossed in asavory soy sauce blend, this dish is quick to prepare and perfect for anyoccasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Calories 402 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Prawns:

  • 180 g King prawns peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste

For the Noodles and Vegetables:

  • 400 g Shanghai noodles or Udon noodles
  • 3 dried shiitake mushrooms sliced (rehydrated in warm water if necessary)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 spring onions chopped
  • 80 g cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1/2 bell pepper sliced
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Stir Fry Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of Shaoxing wine or rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions
 

Prepare the Prawns:

  • Season the peeled and deveined prawns with black pepper and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

Cook the Noodles:

  • Cook the Shanghai noodles or Udon noodles according to package instructions.
  • Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Stir-Fry Sauce :

  • In a small bowl, whisk together light soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine (or rice vinegar), sugar, and sesame oil.
  • Set aside.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

  • Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Incorporate the minced garlic and sauté for approximately 30 seconds until it becomes aromatic.
  • Add the rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, sliced cabbage, and bell pepper to the skillet.
  • Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables start to become tender.

Cook the Prawns:

  • Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the seasoned prawns to the pan.
  • Cook the prawns for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through.

Combine and Stir-Fry:

  • Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and pour the stir-fry sauce over the top.
  • Toss everything together, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are well coated in the sauce.
  • Continue to stir-fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.

Add Spring Onions:

  • Stir in the chopped spring onions and cook for an additional minute.

Serve:

  • Serve the Shanghai noodles with prawns hot, garnished with extra spring onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal
Keyword Shanghai noodles
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