This version of the Lunar New Year staple is amped with both flavour and abundance. Sesame-crusted shrimp seared to perfection star in this longevity-promoting dish that delivers on outstanding umami and savoury flavours.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.
285 g
Jumbo Shrimp
(Contains Shrimp)
200 g
Chow Mein Noodles
(Contains Wheat)
227 g
Mushrooms
2 unit(s)
Shanghai Bok Choy
56 g
Snow Peas
2 unit(s)
Green Onion
4 tbsp
Ginger-Garlic Puree
(Contains Soy, Wheat)
4 tbsp
Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
(Contains Soy)
2 tbsp
Sweet Chili Sauce
1 tbsp
Sesame Seeds
(Contains Sesame)
1 tbsp
Cream Sauce Spice Blend
(Contains Wheat)
2.5 tbsp
Oil*
0.06 tsp
Salt*
0.06 tsp
Pepper*
Wash and dry all produce. Add 10 cups hot water to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Meanwhile, trim snow peas.Thinly slice mushrooms.Cut bok choy into 1/2-inch pieces. (TIP: Rinse leaves to wash away any hidden dirt!)Thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green parts separate.
Add sweet chili sauce, ginger sauce and half the oyster sauce to a medium bowl. Using a strainer, drain and rinse shrimp, then pat dry with paper towels. If desired, remove and discard tails. Add shrimp, sesame seeds and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to a shallow dish. Toss to coat.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5-7 min.Add snow peas, bok choy, green onion whites and remaining oyster sauce. Cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp, 1-3 min.Transfer veggies to a plate. Carefully wipe the pan.
Add chow mein noodles to the boiling water. Cook uncovered until tender, 1-2 min.Drain noodles, then rinse under warm water.Return noodles to the same pot, off heat. Add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then gently toss to coat.Using a pair of scissors, make a few cuts in the pot to cut up noodles.Set aside.
Sprinkle Cream Sauce Spice Blend over shrimp. Toss to coat. Reheat the same pan (from step 3) over medium-high.When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp oil, then shrimp. (NOTE: Cook in 2 batches for 4 ppl, using 1 tbsp oil per batch.) Pan-fry until golden-brown and cooked through, 1-3 min per side.** (NOTE: It's okay if some sesame seeds fall off shrimp, they will end up in sauce!)Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.
Reheat pan over medium-high. Add 1/2 cup (1 cup) water and all but 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) of the sauce mixture. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.Add noodles and veggies. Cook, stirring to coat until heated through, 1-2 min.Divide noodles and shrimp between plates.Drizzle reserved sauce over shrimp.Sprinkle remaining green onions over top.