It’s time to share and enjoy some delicious prawns with your family this CNY! We’re here to help you do so by bringing you Dr Nicole‘s steamed garlic prawns with vermicelli recipe. It is quick and easy to cook which saves a lot of time and energy. Even though it’s a simple dish, your palette will be extremely satisfied with garlicky, savoury and spicy flavours combined. So, what are you waiting for? Try out this top-notch recipe right now!
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Symbolism Behind Prawns
In Cantonese, the word har equates prawns with happiness. It is common to serve prawns during Chinese New Year as it brings a beautiful meaning. You may want to purchase sea prawns as it has a more succulent texture compared to tiger prawns which can be too firm at times.
Steamed Garlic Prawns with Vermicelli
Ingredients
- 100 g vermicelli noodles
- 8-10 medium prawns
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 tbsp minced fresh chili
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- 1 tbsp water
- ¼ tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 1 pinched salt
- chopped spring onions for garnishing
Instructions
- Soak vermicelli noodles in warm water for 5 minutes (or in cold water for 10 minutes) until they are soft and pliable. Rinse under cold water and drain. Then place them onto a plate.
- Peel the body shell of the prawns (keep the head and the tail). Put them flat on a chopping board then cut sideways from the back (do not cut through). Then, place them on top of the noodles with the body part open flat (see pictures above).
- Fry garlic and chili in oil over a medium heat until fragrant (do not burn). Transfer to a small bowl. Add soy sauce, rice wine, water, white pepper, sugar and salt, then mix well.
- Spoon the sauce onto the prawns. Then, place the plate into a steamer filled with water. Bring the water to a boil and leave to steam over a low heat for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with spring onions.
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Do not forget that Chinese New Year is all about sharing wishes and spending time with your loved ones. Hence, you may try preparing many delicious dishes by following our yummy recipes!
Do try out these two prosperity vege recipes for this festive season here. And let’s find out our Chinese Zodiac Forecast For 2022 together here!
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