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Shrimp Chow Fun

Name: Shrimp Chow Fun
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 bag Rice Stick Noodles; 8 oz Prawns; 1/2 Egg; pinch Pepper; 2 tsp Sesame Seed Oil; 2 tbs Cornstarch; 4 tbs Oil; 1 tsp Minced Garlic; 1 tsp Ginger; 1/2 cup Onion; 1 cup Bean Sprouts; 1/2 cup Spring Onions; 1 tbs Cooking wine; 1 tbs Oyster Sauce; 1/2 tbs Sugar; 1/2 tbs Vinegar; 1 tbs Soy Sauce

Shrimp Chow Fun is a classic Chinese dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Rice Stick Noodles, Prawns, Egg, Pepper, Sesame Seed Oil, Cornstarch, Minced Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Bean Sprouts, Spring Onions, Cooking wine, Oyster Sauce, Vinegar and Soy Sauce, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Chinese cooking, the dish focuses on defined by high-heat wok cooking, savory soy reductions, and aromatic ginger and scallions.

In authentic Chinese tradition, Shrimp Chow Fun is best presented with steamed jasmine rice and hot tea.

If you enjoy authentic Chinese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Egg Foo Young.

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Ingredients

Rice Stick Noodles1/2 bag
Prawns8 oz
Egg1/2
Pepperpinch
Sesame Seed Oil2 tsp
Cornstarch2 tbs
Oil4 tbs
Minced Garlic1 tsp
Ginger1 tsp
Onion1/2 cup
Bean Sprouts1 cup
Spring Onions1/2 cup
Cooking wine1 tbs
Oyster Sauce1 tbs
Sugar1/2 tbs
Vinegar1/2 tbs
Soy Sauce1 tbs

Step-by-Step Instructions

15 steps

Interactive Cook Mode: Click any step or circle to check it off as you cook.

Step 1

SOAK THE RICE NOODLES

Step 2

Soak the rice noodles overnight untill they are soft

Step 3♨️ Boil

BOIL THE RICE NOODLES

Step 4♨️ Boil⏱️ 10-15 minutes

Boil the noodles for 10-15 minutes and then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process of the noodles.

Step 5

MARINATING THE SHRIMP

Step 6

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

Step 7🥄 Mix

Mix together well

Step 8🍳 Fry

STIR FRY

Step 9🍳 Fry

In a wok add 2 Tablespoons of oil, shrimp and stir fry them until it is golden brown

Step 10

Set the shrimp aside

Step 11

Add 1 Tablespoon of oil to the work and then add minced garlic, ginger and all of the vegetables.

Step 12

Add the noodles to the wok

Step 13

Next add sherry cooking wine, oyster sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame seed oil, 1 pinch white pepper, and soy sauce

Step 14

Add back in the shrimp

Step 15🍳 Fry

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.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Shrimp Chow Fun reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Chinese home cooking, defined by high-heat wok cooking, savory soy reductions, and aromatic ginger and scallions. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

To make this gluten-free, substitute with high-quality brown rice or corn-based pasta, reducing boiling time by 1–2 minutes as gluten-free pasta softens more quickly.

Chef Technique Tips

Always cook pasta until just shy of al dente in generously salted water, and reserve half a cup of the starchy cooking water before draining. Tossing the pasta with the sauce and a splash of this water creates a glossy, cohesive emulsion that clings to every bite.

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