Shrimp Chow Mein

Ingredients

• 450 g fresh chow mein noodle
• 150 g bean sprout
• 150 g onion
• ⅛ tsp sugar
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 1 tsp chow mein sauce
• 4 stalks green onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 287 g peeled shrimp
• ⅛ tsp sugar — inferred from context, likely a small amount for marinating shrimp.
• ⅛ tsp salt — inferred from context, likely a small amount for marinating shrimp.
• ¼ tsp white pepper powder
• ⅛ tsp baking soda
• 1½ tsp corn starch
• 1½ tsp rice wine
• 1½ tsp oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp dark soy sauce (for cooking)
• ⅛ tsp sugar
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 1 tsp rice wine
• 1 tsp chow mein sauce
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce (for chow mein sauce)
• ¾ tsp soy sauce (for chow mein sauce)
• 1½ tsp sugar (for chow mein sauce)
• 150 ml water
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Start by cutting half of an onion into large strips and breaking them apart.

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2. 2

   Mince two cloves of garlic (or three if you prefer more garlic flavor).

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3. 3

   Chop the stem part of the green onions into small pieces and cut the leafy part into 2-inch sections, keeping them separate for later use.

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4. 4

   Rinse the bean sprouts with water and pat them dry.

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5. 5

   Marinate the shrimp with salt, sugar, white pepper powder, baking soda, corn starch, and rice wine. Mix well and add a touch of oil and sesame oil. Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes.

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6. 6

   Prepare the chow mein sauce by mixing dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.

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7. 7

   Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the chow mein noodles. Cook according to the thickness of the noodles (about 7 minutes for thick noodles).

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8. 8

   Once cooked, remove the noodles from the water and mix in a little oil to prevent sticking.

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9. 9

   Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bean sprouts, stirring briefly to coat with oil. Season with a touch of sugar and salt, then add some chow mein sauce. Stir-fry until the color is even, then remove from the pan.

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10. 10

    Add more oil if needed, then add the chopped green onions to the pan. Let them sizzle briefly to release their flavor.

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11. 11

    Add the marinated shrimp to the pan, spreading them out. Pan-fry until the bottom is slightly golden, then flip and cook the other side until golden. Add minced garlic and stir-fry briefly, then add a touch of dark soy sauce for color. Remove the shrimp from the pan.

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12. 12

    Add the boiled chow mein noodles to the pan, spreading them out. Let them pan-fry for about 20 seconds, then stir and repeat this process 3 to 4 times until some bits are golden brown.

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13. 13

    Add the chow mein sauce to the pan and toss the noodles to coat evenly. Stir-fry for about another minute to enhance the flavor.

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14. 14

    Add some water to the noodles and cover the pan. Turn the heat to low and let the noodles absorb most of the water, keeping an eye on it.

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15. 15

    Once the noodles have absorbed most of the water, remove the lid and turn the heat back to medium-high. Add the shrimp, onion, bean sprouts, leafy green onions, and black pepper. Toss everything together and serve.

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