Red And White Prawns (Shrimp) With Green Vegetables

Name: Red And White Prawns (Shrimp) With Green Vegetables (Yuan Yang X
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 450 g prawns (shrimp uncooked 1lb); 1 pinch salt; 1/2 egg white; 1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch mix with water to make paste); 175 g snow peas (6oz mangetout); 575 ml vegetable oil (about - 1 pint 21/2 cups); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon spring onion (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon ginger (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dry sherry (or Chinese rice wine); 1 teaspoon chili bean sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato puree (paste)

Servings: persons

450 g prawns (shrimp uncooked 1lb)
1 pinch salt
1/2 egg white
1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch mix with water to make paste)
175 g snow peas (6oz mangetout)
575 ml vegetable oil (about - 1 pint 21/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon spring onion (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon ginger (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry (or Chinese rice wine)
1 teaspoon chili bean sauce
1 tablespoon tomato puree (paste)

1
Peel and de-vein the prawns (shrimp) and mix with the pinch of salt, the egg white and the cornflour (cornstarch) past.
2
Top and tail the snow peas (mangatout).
3
Heat about 2 to 3 tablespoon of the oil in a preheated wok and stir fry the snow peas (mangetout) for about 1 minute and then add the salt and sugar and continue stirring for another minute, remove and place int he centre of a serving platter.
4
Heat the remaining oil, par cook the prawns (shrimp) for 1 minute and then remove and drain.
5
Pour off the excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the wok and add the spring onion and ginger to flour the oil.
6
Add the prawns (shrimp) and stir-fry for about 1 minutes, then add the soy sauce and wine or sherry and blend well and place about half of prawns (shrimp) at one end of the platter.
7
Add the chilli bean sauce and tomato puree (paste) to the remaining prawns (Shrimp) in the wok and blend well and then place the red prawns (shrimp) and the other end of the platter and serve.

1348

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 450 g prawns (shrimp uncooked 1lb), 1 pinch salt, 1/2 egg white, 1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch mix with water to make paste), and more.

Yes, Red And White Prawns (Shrimp) With Green Vegetables (Yuan Yang X falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Red And White Prawns (Shrimp) With Green Vegetables (Yuan Yang X

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