RED AND WHITE PRAWNS (SHRIMP) WITH GREEN VEGETABLES (YUAN YANG X

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This is from a recipe book I recently bought entitled Chinese Cooking Made Easy. They describe the dish as follows "The Chinese name for this dish is Yuan Yang Prawns (Shrimp). Pairs of mandarin ducks are also know as yan yang, or love birds, because they are always seen together. The often symbolize affection and happiness." This dish is usually part of banquet. Times are estimated.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Chinese

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

450 g prawns (shrimp uncooked 1lb)
1 pinch salt
1/2 egg white
1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch mix with water to make paste)
175 g snow peas (6oz mangetout)
575 ml vegetable oil (about - 1 pint 21/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon spring onion (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon ginger (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry (or Chinese rice wine)
1 teaspoon chili bean sauce
1 tablespoon tomato puree (paste)

Steps:

  • Peel and de-vein the prawns (shrimp) and mix with the pinch of salt, the egg white and the cornflour (cornstarch) past.
  • Top and tail the snow peas (mangatout).
  • Heat about 2 to 3 tablespoon of the oil in a preheated wok and stir fry the snow peas (mangetout) for about 1 minute and then add the salt and sugar and continue stirring for another minute, remove and place int he centre of a serving platter.
  • Heat the remaining oil, par cook the prawns (shrimp) for 1 minute and then remove and drain.
  • Pour off the excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the wok and add the spring onion and ginger to flour the oil.
  • Add the prawns (shrimp) and stir-fry for about 1 minutes, then add the soy sauce and wine or sherry and blend well and place about half of prawns (shrimp) at one end of the platter.
  • Add the chilli bean sauce and tomato puree (paste) to the remaining prawns (Shrimp) in the wok and blend well and then place the red prawns (shrimp) and the other end of the platter and serve.

Kyng James
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sachin
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I love the combination of prawns and vegetables in this dish.


Rugare
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great.


Fuad Jaz
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The prawns and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.


Dipuo Modise
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This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again.


Joyai Arslaan joyai
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky eater cleaned his plate.


MUSKAN Rehmat
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Oppo A37s
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I love the combination of prawns and vegetables in this dish. The sauce is also very tasty.


Brigete “Ms. B” Roberts
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.


FISHSOHARD
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The prawns were plump and juicy, and the vegetables were still slightly crisp. The sauce was flavorful and not too spicy.


ZIDAN HANDSOME
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The prawns and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.