Prawn Chow Mein

• King Prawns(500 g)
• Egg noodles(300 g)
• Onion(1)
• Carrot(2)
• Cabbage(250 g)
• Bean Sprouts(150 g)
• Garlic(3 cloves)
• Ginger(1 tbsp)
• Green Onions(4)
• Rapeseed Oil(2 tbsp)
• Sesame oil(1 tbsp)
• Soy sauce(3 tbsp)
• Oyster Sauce(2 tbsp)
• White Pepper(½ tsp)
• White sugar(1 tsp)

Method

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients: peel and pat dry {Prawns}, thinly slice the {Onion}, julienne the {Carrot}, shred the {Cabbage}, mince the {Garlic}, grate the {Ginger}, and slice the {Spring Onion}.

   ~10 min

2. 2

   Cook the {Egg noodles} in a pan of boiling water until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well and toss with a little of the {Sesame oil} to stop them sticking.

   ~4 min

3. 3

   Whisk together the remaining {Sesame oil}, {Soy sauce}, {Oyster Sauce}, {White Pepper}, and {White sugar}.

   ~1 min

4. 4

   Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat with {Vegetable oil}. Stir-fry the {Prawns} for 2 minutes until pink and lightly curled, then remove to a plate.

   ~2 min

5. 5

   Add the {Onion}, {Carrot}, and {Cabbage} to the hot pan and stir-fry for 3 minutes until just softened. Add the {Garlic} and {Ginger} and cook for 1 minute more.

   ~4 min

6. 6

   Return the {Prawns} to the pan with the noodles, {Bean Sprouts}, sauce mixture, and most of the {Spring Onion}. Toss for 2 minutes until everything is hot and glossy.

   ~2 min

7. 7

   Serve the chow mein straight away, topped with the remaining {Spring Onion}.

   ~2 min