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Hong Kong Style Shrimp Chow Mein Noodles

Hong Kong Style Shrimp Chow Mein Noodles

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Hong Kong Style Shrimp Chow Mein Noodles, an enticing dish that brings the bustling streets of Chinatown right to your kitchen. With slightly crispy and chewy pan-fried noodles, this quick and satisfying meal features the umami richness of shrimp paired with tender Shiitake mushrooms and crunchy mung bean sprouts. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is a versatile favorite that allows for easy substitutions, making it ideal for any palate.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces fresh thin Hong Kong Style egg noodles
  • 12 large shrimp (peeled, deveined, and butterflied)
  • 1½ cups mung bean sprouts
  • 3 fresh Shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (julienned)
  • 2 scallions (julienned)
  • Vegetable oil
  • Soy sauce
  • Dark soy sauce
  • Sesame oil
  • Oyster sauce
  • Sugar
  • Vinegar
  • White pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a large pot and cook the noodles for 1 minute. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  2. Toss shrimp with vegetable oil, salt, and cornstarch; set aside.
  3. Rinse mung bean sprouts under cold water; drain just before cooking.
  4. Mix together sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  5. Heat wok over medium-high heat with oil; crisp noodles on both sides until golden brown.
  6. Stir-fry mushrooms in the wok until tender; push to the side.
  7. Add ginger and shrimp to the center of the wok; stir-fry until shrimp are nearly cooked.
  8. Combine crispy noodles with shrimp mixture and sauce; stir-fry briefly.
  9. Toss in scallions and mung bean sprouts; stir-fry for an additional minute.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 790mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg
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