Chinese Drunken Prawns Recipe

Dive into a flavor explosion with our quick and easy Chinese Drunken Prawns recipe! Ready in just 10 minutes, this authentic oriental dish features succulent prawns simmered in fragrant rice wine. A perfect weeknight meal or impressive appetizer, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 273.5 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chinese Drunken Prawns

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How to Make Chinese Drunken Prawns

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of minced ginger and stir-fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  3. Add 250g (about 1 cup) of shelled prawns and stir-fry for 1 minute until they turn pink.
  4. Pour in 1/4 cup of rice wine (Shaoxing preferred) and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of sugar. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until prawns are cooked through and sauce slightly thickens.
  6. Garnish with chopped spring onions (optional) and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

10g

Carbs

2g