Chow mein with prawns
Ingredients
- 225g (8oz) medium egg noodles
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 bunch spring onions, cut into strips
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1 carrot, grated
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100g (3 1/2 oz) mange tout, shredded
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225g (8oz) cooked, peeled tiger prawns
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1 garlic clove, crushed
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2.5cm (1 inch) piece root ginger, grated
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1 large red chilli, de-seeded and chopped
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4 large British Lion eggs, beaten
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2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
Preparation time: 2 mins, cooking time: 8 mins, serves: 4.
Chow mein with prawns recipe
Method
- Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions, drain and set aside. Heat half the oil in a large wok, add the spring onions, carrot, mange tout, prawns, garlic, ginger and chilli. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
- Add the remaining oil to the wok and pour in the eggs. Cook, stirring continuously, until the eggs have scrambled.
- Add the soy sauce, noodles and stir-fried vegetables to the wok and stir-fry together for 1 minute. Serve immediately in bowls.