Prawn Schezwan Noodles

1. 1
   prep · ~20 min

   Soak the chilies and prep the prawns.

   1.Place the dried red chili in hot water and soak for 20 minutes until softened.

   2.Rinse the prawns well and pat them dry.

   3.Chop the garlic and ginger finely.

   4.Slice the onion, carrot, bell pepper, cabbage, and spring onion.

   TIPDry prawns sear better and stay juicy instead of turning watery in the pan.
2. 2
   mix · ~3 min

   Make the Schezwan sauce.

   1.Drain the soaked chilies.

   2.Blend the chilies with 0.25 cup water, half the garlic, half the ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar to a coarse paste.

   3.Keep the sauce ready near the stove for quick stir-frying.
3. 3
   boil · ~7 min

   Boil the noodles.

   1.Bring 2 liters water to a rolling boil.

   2.Add 0.5 tsp salt and the noodles.

   3.Cook until just tender according to pack timing, about 4 to 5 minutes.

   4.Drain the noodles well.

   TIPDo not overcook the noodles; they will cook a little more in the wok.
4. 4
   mix · ~1 min

   Coat the noodles lightly with oil.

   Toss the hot drained noodles with 1 tsp oil so they do not stick together. Spread them loosely while you cook the rest.

5. 5
   saute · ~3 min

   Cook the prawns.

   1.Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wide wok or pan over high heat.

   2.Add the prawns and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until they just turn pink and curl.

   3.Remove the prawns to a plate.

   TIPTake the prawns out as soon as they turn pink; overcooked prawns become rubbery.
6. 6
   saute · ~5 min

   Stir-fry the vegetables and sauce.

   1.Add the remaining oil to the same wok.

   2.Add the remaining garlic and ginger, and sauté for 20 to 30 seconds until fragrant.

   3.Add onion, carrot, bell pepper, cabbage, and the white part of spring onion.

   4.Stir-fry on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes so the vegetables stay crisp.

   5.Add the Schezwan sauce and black pepper, then cook for 1 minute.

   TIPKeep the heat high and the cooking quick for that street-style smoky flavor.
7. 7
   assemble · ~2 min

   Toss everything together.

   1.Add the cooked noodles to the wok.

   2.Return the prawns to the pan.

   3.Toss well for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce coats the noodles evenly.

   4.Add the spring onion greens and toss once more.
8. 8
   serve

   Serve the noodles hot.

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