Shrimp Chow Mein

Shrimp chow mein is probably one of the most popular take-out dish. It's easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, it's filling and a well-balanced meal.

Course lunch, supper

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Keyword chinese, chow mein, noodles, shrimp, stir-fried

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Servings people

Calories 1076kcal

In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the stir-fry sauce and mix well until the sugar and chicken broth powder and well dissolved. Set aside.
In a bowl, put the shrimps, salt, and cornstarch and combine well. Heat pan over medium high heat and add 1 tbsp of oil. Put in the shrimps and stir-fry until completely red and cooked, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
Boil about 4-5 cups of water in a pot over high heat. Add the noodles into the boiling water and cook for about 1 minute, while continuously swirling and separating the noodles. Pour the pot content into a strainer and run cold tap water through the noodles. Set aside. Note that the cook time might vary depending on the type and brand of noodles. Please check package for instructions.
Heat a large pan over medium high heat and add 2 tbsp of oil. Add in the onions and stir-fry for about 1 1/2 minutes. Add in the beansprouts, cook for another 30 seconds. Add in the green onions, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Add in another 2 tbsp of oil into the pan, and add the shallots. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, until shallots and slightly golden. Put in the noodles and combine well using tongs or chopsticks. Pour in the sauce mixture and mix well. Add in the cooked shrimp and mix well. Continue stir-frying the noodles until there is no more sauce at the bottom of the pan and all the sauce is absorbed into the noodles. Cook for another 30 seconds and remove from heat.