Prawns Lo Mein
A delicious and authentic noodles and dumplings recipe for Prawns Lo Mein, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 8 oz fresh lo mein noodles ((or 6 oz / 170 g dried noodles))
- • 1/2 lb prawns (, peeled and deveined)
- • 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- • 1 teaspoon cornflour
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt
- • 1/4 cup chicken broth
- • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
- • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce ((or soy sauce) (*Footnote 1))
- • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- • 2 teaspoons sugar
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt
- • 3 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
- • 1 tablespoon ginger (, minced)
- • 2 cloves garlic (, minced)
- • 1 small carrot (, julienned (yields about 1/2 cup once cut))
- • 1/4 cabbage (, thinly sliced (or 4 cups coleslaw mix))
- • 4 spring onions (, cut into 2” (5 cm) long pieces, white and green parts separated)
- • 2 cups bean sprouts ((4 oz / 100 g))
Preparation Steps
If using dried noodles, boil the noodles according to package instructions minus 1 minute, until al dente. If using fresh lo mein noodles, boil for 1 minute total, until al dente. Rinse with tap water, drain, and set aside.
Combine the prawns and all the marinade ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
Whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Spread the prawns in the pan. Cook for 30 to 45 seconds without touching, until the bottom turns slightly golden. Flip to cook the other side for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring occasionally, until the prawns is just cooked through. Transfer the prawns to a plate.
Pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and the ginger, garlic and spring onions whites. Add carrot and cabbage. Cook and stir until the veggies just start to turn soft, 1 minute or so.
Add the noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss a few times to mix everything.
Add the bean sprouts and spring onions greens. Toss to mix everything together well, until the sauce is absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes. Return the cooked prawns to the pan and toss again to mix well. Transfer everything to serving plates and serve hot as a main dish.