Prawn Chow Mein
Prawn Chow Mein is a classic Chinese-style noodle stir-fry made with raw prawns, thin wheat noodles, fresh beansprouts, celery and mixed vegetables. The Thermomix TM7 simplifies this takeaway favourite by chopping the aromatics, sautéing with precise heat control and tossing everything evenly, delivering juicy prawns and glossy noodles in one bowl.
About this recipe
Prawn Chow Mein Thermomix TM7 brings the beloved Chinese takeaway classic straight into your kitchen, and recipes like this show exactly why the all-in-one kitchen machine has become essential for quick weeknight dinners. Thin wheat noodles are tossed with juicy raw prawns, crisp beansprouts, crunchy celery and colourful mixed vegetables, all coated in a fragrant sauce built from garlic, onions, olive oil and a splash of wine. Traditionally this dish demands a screaming-hot wok and constant attention, but the TM7 chops the aromatics in seconds, sautés them with gentle, precise heat so nothing burns, and then heats and tosses the noodles and prawns evenly so every strand is glossy rather than clumped. The prawns turn plump and tender instead of rubbery, while the beansprouts and celery retain their fresh crunch. Whether you are cooking for family on a Tuesday evening or impressing guests with a homemade Asian feast, this Prawn Chow Mein delivers authentic wok-charred flavour with remarkably little effort and only one bowl to wash afterwards.
Preparation tips
- Pat the unpeeled raw prawns dry with kitchen paper before adding them to the mixing bowl; excess moisture would steam the noodles rather than coat them, and drier prawns stay plump and sweet.
- Soak the thin wheat noodles separately until just flexible before adding them to the Thermomix, as overcooked noodles turn mushy when tossed with the beansprouts and celery at the end.
- Swap the wine for chicken stock with a dash of soy sauce if cooking for children, and add the beansprouts last so they keep their signature crunch against the tender prawns.
Recipe variations
- Chicken chow mein variation: replace the raw prawns with thin strips of chicken thigh and cook them fully before adding the noodles, celery and beansprouts for an equally authentic result.
- Vegetarian variation: use firm tofu cubes instead of prawns and vegetable stock instead of wine; the garlic, beansprouts and mixed vegetables deliver plenty of savoury depth for a meat-free weeknight dinner.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision chopping - The TM7 chops the garlic and onions uniformly in seconds, releasing aromatics without tears. [Chopping]. [Precision Control]
- Built-in scale - The Thermomix weighs the noodles and prawns directly in the bowl, so ratios stay accurate every time. [Weighing]. [Time Savings]
- Temperature control - The TM7 heats the oil and wine precisely, sautéing the onions gently without any burnt bitterness. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Steam preparation - The Varoma of the Thermomix keeps the mixed vegetables and celery crisp-tender while the noodles cook. [Steaming]. [Multi-Function]
- Even tossing - The Thermomix mixes the noodles, beansprouts and prawns gently so every strand is evenly coated. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- thin wheat noodles
- water
- raw prawns, unpeeled
- garlic cloves
- onions
- olive oil
- white wine
- mixed vegetables
- fresh beansprouts
- celery