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Bulking DinnerChinese High Protein

Big Hoisin King Prawns with Basmati Rice, Carrot & Tenderstem

Big flavour, sensible numbers. This Chinese plate pairs king prawns with basmati rice for 56g protein and roughly 791 kcal.

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Ingredients

  • 245g King Prawns
  • 255g basmati rice
  • 80g carrots
  • 80g tenderstem broccoli
  • 25g hoisin sauce
  • 15g spring onions
  • 3g garlic
  • pinch of Chinese five-spice
  • 20g cashews
  • 5g sesame oil
  • 40g cucumber

Method

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the carrot and tenderstem, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Rinse the basmati rice, then simmer in 2 parts water for 10-12 minutes, cover and steam off the heat for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir-fry the king prawns over high heat for 2-3 minutes until pink and curled.

  4. 4

    Season with five-spice, then toss in hoisin and garlic over high heat for the last minute until sticky.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the carrot and tenderstem for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    Build the plate: basmati rice first, then the veg and king prawns, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the cucumber.

  7. 7

    Bulking upgrade: add the cashews, sesame oil for extra energy-dense calories.

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