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Crispy Noodle Bird's Nest with King Prawns and Spring Onions

Cultural Context

Crispy Noodle Bird's Nest is a delightful dish from Chinese cuisine, often served during festive occasions and celebrations. The dish symbolizes prosperity and is visually stunning, making it a popular choice for special gatherings. Today, it has gained international popularity, with variations appearing in various Asian restaurants around the world.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
fresh egg noodles
250 grams king prawns
5 cloves garlic
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
3 stems spring onion
half tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
half teaspoon soft brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
250 milliliters vegetable stock
half tablespoon malt vinegar
2 tablespoons dried white wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
water

king prawns

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is more affordable.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is a budget-friendly option.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while flour is more economical.

1

Boil fresh egg noodles according to package instructions; drain and cool.

2

Pat the noodles dry with kitchen roll to remove moisture.

3

Slice 5 cloves of garlic finely and cut a thumb-sized piece of ginger into fine pieces, keeping the skin on.

4

Slice 3 stems of spring onion, keeping the white and green parts separate.

5

Marinate 250 grams of king prawns with half a tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, and half a teaspoon of soft brown sugar.

6

Place the noodles in a colander lined with kitchen roll to absorb moisture.

7

Shape the noodles into a nest in a sieve.

8

Heat vegetable oil until hot, then ladle the oil over the noodle nest to fry it until crispy.

9

Remove the crispy noodle nest from the sieve.

10

In a frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and sauté garlic, ginger, and the white part of spring onion until fragrant.

11

Add the marinated king prawns and cook until they turn pink.

12

Add salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce.

13

Pour in 250 milliliters of vegetable stock, half a tablespoon of malt vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of dried white wine; bring to a simmer.

14

Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with water and add to the pan to thicken the sauce.

15

Finish with a teaspoon of sesame oil and the green part of spring onion.

Cooking Techniques

fryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

sievecolanderfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

shellfishwheat

Also Known As

Crispy Noodle NestPrawn Nest

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