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Hong Kong Style Shrimp Chow Mein Noodles

Hong Kong Style Shrimp Chow Mein Noodles

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Hong Kong Style Shrimp Chow Mein Noodles, a delightful dish that transforms your kitchen into a bustling Chinatown eatery. This recipe features beautifully crispy and chewy pan-fried egg noodles, complemented by succulent shrimp, earthy Shiitake mushrooms, and crunchy mung bean sprouts. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for special occasions, this chow mein is not just satisfying; it’s an explosion of umami goodness that will tantalize your taste buds.

  • 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, butterflied)
  • 1½ cups mung bean sprouts
  • 3 fresh Shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Fresh ginger and scallions (for added flavor)

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the shrimp by butterflying them and tossing in oil, salt, and cornstarch.
  3. Rinse mung bean sprouts in cold water.
  4. Combine soy sauce mixture in a small bowl with hot water, sugar, soy sauces, sesame oil, and white pepper.
  5. Heat a wok over medium-high heat with vegetable oil and crisp the noodles on both sides.
  6. Stir-fry mushrooms briefly before adding ginger and shrimp until nearly cooked through.
  7. Mix in the soy sauce mixture along with cooked noodles, tossing everything together.
  8. Add scallions and mung bean sprouts; stir-fry briefly before serving hot.
  • Author: Jennifer Carter
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg