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Salted Duck Egg Yolk Pasta with Prawns

Indulge in this rich and savoury Salted Duck Egg Yolk Pasta. A creamy, umami-packed Asian fusion dish. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 1 serve
Author: Andrea Love

Ingredients

  • 20 mL neutral oil
  • 10 raw prawns peeled and deveined
  • 20 g butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 small chilli sliced
  • 6-8 small curry leaves
  • 2-3 cooked salted duck egg yolks
  • 100 mL thickened cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 100 g spaghetti
  • 1 spring onion finely sliced

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  • In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add prawns and cook until browned on each side - 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Melt butter into the pan and allow to foam gently. Add garlic, sliced chilli and curry leaves. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add mashed salted duck egg yolks and stir until it dissolves into the butter. Pour in cream. Stir until the yolks melt into a smooth, golden sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add cooked pasta, pasta water and cooked prawns. Toss to coat, until the sauce coats the pasta.
  • Serve immediately while hot and glossy, sprinkled with sliced spring onion.