Are you ready to transform your kitchen into a bustling Asian street food haven? Get set to embark on a mouthwatering journey with this irresistible Stir Fry Cellophane Noodles with Prawns recipe that promises to tantalize your taste buds in just 18 minutes! Imagine perfectly translucent noodles dancing with succulent prawns, vibrant bell peppers, and a symphony of aromatic garlic and spicy chili flakes - this dish is not just a meal, it's a flavor explosion waiting to happen!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 18 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 200g cellophane noodles
- 300g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Soak the cellophane noodles in warm water for 5-6 minutes until they become soft and transparent, then drain completely and set aside.
- Pat the prawns dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve better browning during cooking.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or wide skillet over high heat until it starts to shimmer and becomes very hot.
- Add minced garlic and chili flakes to the hot oil, stirring quickly for 30 seconds to release their aromatic flavors without burning.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and stir-fry for 2 minutes, keeping them crisp and vibrant.
- Introduce the prawns to the wok, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Add the drained cellophane noodles to the wok, tossing gently to combine with the prawns and peppers.
- Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture, stirring continuously to ensure even coating and flavor distribution.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring the noodles are heated through and slightly crisp at the edges.
- Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates, garnishing with additional chili flakes if desired.
Tips
- Moisture is the Enemy: Always pat your prawns dry before cooking to ensure they brown beautifully and don't steam.
- Wok Wisdom: Use a high heat setting and keep ingredients moving to prevent burning and maintain that authentic stir-fry crispness.
- Timing is Key: Add ingredients in stages to preserve their individual textures - peppers should remain crisp, prawns perfectly pink.
- Sauce Secret: Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil at the end to prevent burning and maximize flavor infusion.
- Noodle Know-How: Don't oversoak cellophane noodles; 5-6 minutes is perfect to keep them tender yet toothsome.
- Garnish Greatness: A sprinkle of extra chili flakes can elevate the dish from great to extraordinary for spice lovers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 150mg
