Shrimp Chow Fun
Shrimp Chow Fun from China.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Rest
- 8 hr
- Total
- 8 hr 25 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Shrimp Chow Fun is listed as seafood from China. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
17 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Prawn227 g
- Egg½
- Black pepperto taste
- Sesame seed oil9.9 ml
- Cornstarch30 ml
- Oil59 ml
- Garlic4.9 ml
- Ginger4.9 ml
- Onion118 ml
- Bean sprouts237 ml
- Spring onion118 ml
- Cooking wine15 ml
- Oyster sauce15 ml
- Sugar7.4 ml
- Vinegar7.4 ml
- Soy sauce15 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
SOAK THE RICE NOODLES Soak the rice noodles overnight untill they are soft
480 min
Step 2
BOIL THE RICE NOODLES Boil the noodles for 10-15 minutes and then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process of the noodles.
15 min
Step 3
MARINATING THE SHRIMP In a bowl add the shrimp, egg, 1 pinch of white pepper, 1 Teaspoon of sesame seed oil, 1 Tablespoon corn starch and 1 tablespoon of oil Mix together well
Step 4
STIR FRY In a wok add 2 Tablespoons of oil, shrimp and stir fry them until it is golden brown Set the shrimp aside Add 1 Tablespoon of oil to the work and then add minced garlic, ginger and all of the vegetables. Add the noodles to the wok Next add sherry cooking wine, oyster sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame seed oil, 1 pinch white pepper, and soy sauce Add back in the shrimp To thicken the sauce, whisk together 1 Tablespoon of corn starch and 2 Tablespoon of water in a bowl and slowly add to your stir-fry until it's the right thickness.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 300 kcal
- Protein
- 18.6 g
- Carbs
- 20.2 g
- Fat
- 17.1 g
- Saturated fat
- 2.5 g
- Fibre
- 2.7 g
- Sugar
- 6.1 g
- Sodium
- 301 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Shellfish
- Eggs
- Sesame
- Soy
- Wheat
- Pescatarian
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 11 November.
Substitutions
egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)
Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Shrimp Chow Fun take?
8 hr 25 min all in — 10 min prep, 15 min cook, 8 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Shellfish, Eggs, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Wok, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Oyster sauce — 1 tbsp; Soy sauce — 1 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much oyster sauce?
1 tbsp of Oyster sauce.
How much sugar?
½ tbsp of Sugar.
How much vinegar?
½ tbsp of Vinegar.
How much soy sauce?
1 tbsp of Soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish). Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I prepare this ahead?
SOAK THE RICE NOODLES Soak the rice noodles overnight untill they are soft
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.