Shrimp Chow Fun
Rice stick noodles, prawns and bean sprouts come together in this Chinese seafood β 105 minutes, 15 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 15 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and saucepan. At involved difficulty across 15 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for. As written, it's pescatarian β fish but no meat.
What you'll need
Shopping list (5)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
π Unit converter
How to make it
- SOAK THE RICE NOODLES
- Soak the rice noodles overnight untill they are soft
- BOIL THE RICE NOODLES
- Boil the noodles for 10-15 minutes and then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process of the noodles.
- MARINATING THE SHRIMP
- In a bowl add the shrimp, egg, 1 pinch of white pepper, 1 Teaspoon of sesame seed oil, 1 Tablespoon corn starch and 1 tablespoon of oil
- Mix together well
- STIR FRY
- In a wok add 2 Tablespoons of oil, shrimp and stir fry them until it is golden brown
- Set the shrimp aside
- Add 1 Tablespoon of oil to the work and then add minced garlic, ginger and all of the vegetables.
- Add the noodles to the wok
- Next add sherry cooking wine, oyster sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame seed oil, 1 pinch white pepper, and soy sauce
- Add back in the shrimp
- To thicken the sauce, whisk together 1 Tablespoon of corn starch and 2 Tablespoon of water in a bowl and slowly add to your stir-fry until it's the right thickness.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Saucepan Β· Whisk Β· Wok
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp flour per 1 tbsp cornstarch (as thickener)
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) Β· coconut aminos
What to serve with Shrimp Chow Fun
- Kung Pao Chicken Chicken
- Ma Po Tofu Beef
- Wontons Pork
- Sweet and Sour Pork Pork
Tips & common questions
How long does Shrimp Chow Fun take to make?
About 105 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 15 steps and 17 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of cornstarch?
Try 2 tbsp flour per 1 tbsp cornstarch (as thickener). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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