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Spicy prawn longevity noodles

Name: Spicy prawn noodles recipe
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /asian
Ingredients: 260g dried egg noodles (such as yi mein); 60ml canola oil; 350g green king prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined; 4 eschalots, thinly sliced; 3 long red chillies, thinly sliced; 80g green beans, cut on the diagonal; 60ml soy sauce; 20.00 ml brown sugar; 45.00 ml oyster sauce; Toasted sesame seeds, to serve; Sliced long green shallot, to serve

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by Lara Lee

CHEF, COOKBOOK AUTHOR

Dec 16, 2024

"Aussie prawns make me feel lucky every day of the week, and the Cantonese word for prawns is ‘ha’ which is also the sound of laughter, bringing luck and joy. Longevity noodles symbolise good fortune and wishes for a long life. It’s bad luck to cut the strands, so eat noodles whole. Noodles are usually cooked one serve at a time for best results; however, to cook a full batch all at once for a New Year dinner party, I recommend using a large, deep-sided pan." – Lara Lee

260g dried egg noodles (such as yi mein)
1/4 cup (60ml) canola oil
350g green king prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined
4 eschalots, thinly sliced
3 long red chillies, thinly sliced
80g green beans, cut on the diagonal
1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
1 tbs brown sugar
2 1/4 tbs oyster sauce
Toasted sesame seeds, to serve
Sliced long green shallot, to serve

Method

1.

Cook the noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet instructions, until al dente. Drain and toss with a splash of oil to prevent sticking, then set aside.
2.

Heat 2 tsp oil in a deep large frypan or wok over high heat. Add prawns in a single layer and cook each side for 1-2 minutes, until just cooked through and opaque. You may need to cook prawns in batches, adding more oil each time. Remove and set aside.
3.

Reduce heat to medium-high, then add 1 tbs oil to pan. Add the eschalots and chilli and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the beans and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the soy and sugar and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until sauce is thick and sticky. Add the noodles, prawns and oyster sauce and stir-fry until everything is warmed through.
4.

Transfer noodles to a serving plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and shallot to serve.