Red and White Prawns (Shrimp) With Green Vegetables (Yuan Yang X)
Recipe: #15641
November 05, 2014
Categories: Shrimp, Chinese Wok/Stir-Fry, Gluten-Free, Non-Dairy, more
"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."
Original is 5 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (167.9 g)
- Calories 117.2
- Total Fat - 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.2 g
- Cholesterol - 141.7 mg
- Sodium - 1286.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 7.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.4 g
- Sugars - 2.1 g
- Protein - 17.4 g
- Calcium - 74.3 mg
- Iron - 0.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 1.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Peel and de-vein the prawns (shrimp) and mix with the pinch of salt, the egg white and the cornflour (cornstarch) paste.
Step 2
Top and tail the snow peas (mangatout).
Step 3
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 in the centre of a serving platter.
Step 4
Heat the remaining oil, par cook the prawns (shrimp) for 1 minute and then remove and drain.
Step 5
Pour off the excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the wok and add the spring onion and ginger to flour the oil.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
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) at the other end of the platter and serve.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting shrimp, look for ones that are firm and have a mild, sweet smell.
- When selecting snow peas, look for ones that are crisp and bright green in color.
- Substitute snow peas (mangetout) with green beans for a crunchier texture - Green beans have a firmer texture than snow peas, providing a crunchier texture and a different flavor profile.
- Substitute chili bean sauce with sambal oelek for a spicier flavor - Sambal oelek is a spicy chili paste that adds a more intense flavor to the dish, making it spicier and more flavorful.
Lemongrass and Coconut Prawns (Shrimp) Heat the oil in a preheated wok and add 1 tablespoon of lemongrass and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated coconut. Stir-fry for 1 minute and then add the prawns (shrimp) and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, sherry (or Chinese rice wine), chilli bean sauce and tomato puree (paste) and blend well. Place the prawns (shrimp) on the serving platter and serve.
Fried Rice with Pineapple and Cashew Nuts - This dish is a great accompaniment to the Red and White Prawns (Shrimp) With Green Vegetables (Yuan Yang X) as it is light and flavorful, and the combination of the pineapple, cashews and vegetables makes for a delicious contrast in flavor and texture. The sweetness of the pineapple also complements the savory flavors of the prawns.
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FAQ
Q: How do I prepare the shrimp? A: Peel and de-vein the shrimp, then mix with a pinch of salt, egg white, and cornflour paste. Par cook the shrimp for 1 minute in oil and then remove and drain.Q: How do I store cooked shrimp? A: Cooked shrimp should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, frozen cooked shrimp can be kept for up to 3 months.
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Fun facts:
The dish 'Yuan Yang Prawns' is believed to have been created by a famous Chinese chef, Hu Sihui, during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368).
The dish is named after the Mandarin Ducks, which are also known as 'yuan yang', or 'love birds', because they are always seen together and symbolize affection and happiness.