Prawn & pak choi stir-fry

Method 1

Ingredients

2 tbsp sesame oil

100g mangetout

1 carrot

finely sliced

200g pak choi

washed and sliced

2 spring onions

sliced on the diagonal

300g straight-to-wok egg noodles

150g cooked king prawns

2 tbsp soy sauce

plus extra to serve, (optional)

1 tbsp sesame seeds

toasted

1 red chilli

sliced, to serve (optional)

step 1

Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or frying pan over a medium-high heat and toss in the mangetout and carrot. Cook for a few mins until starting to soften and brown, then add the pak choi and spring onions. Add the noodles and prawns, use tongs to combine, and warm through.

step 2

Pour in the soy sauce and remaining sesame oil, and toss to coat. Just before serving, scatter over the sesame seeds and chilli. Serve with extra soy sauce, if you like.

Method 2

🧂 Ingredients

Main:

300–400g prawns (peeled & deveined)

2–3 heads pak choi (baby bok choy), halved or chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or sesame oil)

Sauce:

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

2–3 tablespoons water or stock

1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

🍳 Instructions

Prep the prawns

Pat dry and lightly season with a pinch of salt.

Make the sauce

Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, water, and cornstarch (if using). Set aside.

Cook the prawns

Heat oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat.

Add prawns and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

Stir-fry aromatics

In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn).

Add pak choi

Toss in the pak choi and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender but still crisp.

Combine everything

Return prawns to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients.

Serve

Best served immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

🌶️ Tips & Variations

Add chili flakes or fresh chili for heat

Throw in mushrooms, bell peppers, or snap peas for extra veggies

Use garlic butter instead of oil for a richer flavor

A squeeze of lemon or lime at the end brightens the dish

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