Shrimp Lo Mein


The chinese classic shrimp and noodle dish. Prep time includes time to chill the noodles.

Steps


Boil lo mein noodles for 3 minutes then drain and rinse in cold water.
Place in a bowl , toss with 2 tbsp of sesame oil and refrigerate until well-chilled , about 30 minutes.
Peel and devein shrimp , if necessary.
Mix together 1 tsp rice wine , 1 / 2 tsp salt , egg white , and cornstarch and pour over shrimp , and marinate 15-20 minutes.
In a small bowl , mix together 2 cups water , 3 tbsp soy sauce , 3 tbsp rice wine 1 1 / 2 tbsp cornstarch , 1 tsp sugar , and the 1 / 2 tsp salt.
Set aside as your seasoning sauce.
Heat 1 tbsp peanut oil and 1 tbsp sesame oil in wok and add ginger slices.
Cook until fragrant , then add shrimp and stir-fry until just pink , about 2-4 minutes.
Add green onions , bean sprouts , celery , bamboo shoots , and shredded carrot and stir-fry another minute.
Place chilled noodles into the wok and cook , stirring , until the noodles are hot , 2-3 minutes.
Add the seasoning sauce and cook until hot and lightly thickened , about half a minute.
Serve hot.

Ingredients


lo mein noodles, sesame oil, raw shrimp, rice wine, salt, egg white, cornstarch, green onions, bean sprouts, celery rib, bamboo shoot, carrot, water, soy sauce, sugar, pepper, peanut oil, fresh ginger