RED AND WHITE PRAWNS (SHRIMP) WITH GREEN VEGETABLES (YUAN YANG X
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
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.
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Afro Noflex
n_a30@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to leave a lasting impression.
King Peace13gh
king-p58@hotmail.co.ukI've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.
Maxamaed Maxamaed
maxamaed@yahoo.comThis dish is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.
Rj Raihan
raihan-rj@hotmail.frI'm allergic to prawns, so I made this dish with chicken instead. It turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was just as flavorful as it was with the prawns.
Alfredo Jimenez
a-j@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some broccoli, carrots, and snow peas that I needed to use up, and they worked perfectly in this dish.
Summer Hardy
sh@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of prawns, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so good that I could have eaten it with just about anything.
Kyron Bailey
b_k@aol.comThe prawns were a little overcooked for my taste, but the vegetables were perfect. The sauce was also very flavorful.
Md Bibek
mbibek@aol.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out so delicious. I especially loved the green vegetables, which added a nice crunch and freshness to the dish.
Nawaz Kaloon
n.kaloon@yahoo.comI love the combination of red and white prawns in this dish. It's so visually appealing.
Efrem Gebrehiwot
gebrehiwote@hotmail.comThis dish was a hit at my dinner party! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still crisp and colorful. The sauce was flavorful and not too heavy. I will definitely be making this again.