Prawn Chow Mein
Springy noodles, crunchy veg and juicy prawns in a glossy savoury sauce, faster than waiting for a delivery.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.58 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the noodles following the packet instructions, drain and toss with 1 tsp of the oil.
4 min - 2
Mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl.
- 3
Heat a wok or large frying pan until very hot. Add half the oil and the prawns. Stir fry for 2 minutes until pink, then remove.
2 min - 4
Add the rest of the oil, then the garlic, ginger, carrot and pepper. Stir fry for 3 minutes.
3 min - 5
Add the noodles, sauce and beansprouts and toss for 2 minutes until everything is hot and glossy.
2 min - 6
Return the prawns, add the spring onions and toss for 30 seconds before serving.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.