Shrimp Chow Fun

Shrimp Chow Fun from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.

Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested.

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Measurement system
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
8 hr 25 min
Difficulty
A bit of work
Spice
No chilli
Cost
Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
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About

Shrimp Chow Fun is listed as seafood from China. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.

Ingredients

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Steps

  1. Step 1

    SOAK THE RICE NOODLES Soak the rice noodles overnight untill they are soft

    480 min
  2. 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
  3. 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

  4. 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.

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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

Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.

Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.

Inspired by

Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Questions about this recipe

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How long does Shrimp Chow Fun take?

8 hr 25 min all in — 10 min prep, 15 min cook, 8 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

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 Wheat, Shellfish, Eggs, Sesame, Soy. 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.

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.

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