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Secret Cantonese Scrambled Eggs with Prawns

groups4 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 5 minsscheduleTotal: 15 minsoutdoor_grillStir-fry
Allergens:warningShellfishwarningEggs

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7 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:39

Remove the shells of the prawns, use a knife to slit the back to remove the intestines, rinse thoroughly, and pat completely dry with kitchen paper towels.

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Watch out

Prawns must be thoroughly drained before cooking, otherwise trapped water will cause hot oil to splatter and make the dish watery.

Ingredients:tiger prawns (0.5 kg)
Tools:knifeslotted strainerpaper towel
02
Preparation
00:03:42

Add a little salt to the dried prawns and mix well to marinate, keeping the prawn meat crunchy.

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Watch out

The salt must be mixed evenly, otherwise some prawns will lack flavor and affect the texture.

Ingredients:tiger prawnsSalt
03
Preparation
00:03:56

Wash the green onion and chop it into fine green onion pieces for later use.

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Chop the green onions evenly so they distribute well.

Ingredients:green onion (1 piece)
Tools:knife
04
Preparation
00:04:27

Crack 5 fresh eggs into the bowl with green onion, add a little salt, and beat the egg mixture thoroughly with chopsticks.

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Watch out

The eggs must be beaten evenly, otherwise whites and yolks will separate and ruin the silky texture.

Ingredients:Egg (5 piece)Salt
Tools:bowlchopsticks
05
Active Cooking
00:05:13

Add 3 tablespoons of fresh oil into the wok and heat it up until the oil is piping hot.

local_fire_departmentMedium-high heat for 2 minutes
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Watch out

The oil must be hot enough, otherwise the prawns will release water when added.

Ingredients:oil (3 tbsp)
Tools:wok
06
Active Cooking
00:06:08
warningStay safe

Hot oil splatters easily when adding ingredients; stand slightly to the side when putting in the prawns.

Put the marinated prawns into the hot oil and stir-fry until they turn red and are fully cooked, then remove and put them into the egg mixture.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat stir-fry for 90 seconds
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Do not overcook the prawns, otherwise they will become tough and lose their crunchiness.

Ingredients:tiger prawns
Tools:spatulawok
07
Active Cooking
00:06:55
warningStay safe

Pouring egg mixture into boiling hot oil can easily cause splattering; maintain a safe distance while operating.

Heat the oil in the wok until rolling boiling again, then immediately turn off the fire, pour in the prawn and egg mixture, push the egg mixture from the bottom upwards, then turn on the fire again, turn it off again and push from the bottom upwards, repeat this action until the egg texture is silky smooth, then serve.

local_fire_departmentAlternating turning on and off fire after high heat oil
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Watch out

Do not stir randomly, as it will overcook the bottom

you must turn off the heat and push from the bottom upwards to achieve the silky egg effect

Ingredients:tiger prawnsEgg
Tools:spatulaplatewok

groceryAll Ingredients

tiger prawns0.5 kg
Egg5 piece
green onion1 piece
Salt
oil3 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

knifeslotted strainerpaper towelbowlchopstickswokspatulaplate