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Chow mein with prawns

Ingredients

  • 225g (8oz) medium egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 bunch spring onions, cut into strips
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 100g (3 1/2 oz) mange tout, shredded
  • 225g (8oz) cooked, peeled tiger prawns
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2.5cm (1 inch) piece root ginger, grated
  • 1 large red chilli, de-seeded and chopped
  • 4 large British Lion eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

Preparation time: 2 mins.

Cooking time: 8 mins.

Serves: 4.

Tags: quick-meals family entertaining

Chow mein with prawns recipe

Method

    1. 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.
    2. Add the remaining oil to the wok and pour in the eggs. Cook, stirring continuously, until the eggs have scrambled.
    3. Add the soy sauce, noodles and stir-fried vegetables to the wok and stir-fry together for 1 minute. Serve immediately in bowls.