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Follow the instructions on the videp

Combine everything except the shrimp and rice in a pot. Simmer for at least an hour, or two.

Half an hour before serving, add the shrimp.

Cook the rice separately, just before serving, add the rice.

Sprinkle the prawns with the mixed chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and kosher salt. I realize I have no actual amounts here, but it's pretty much 'until it looks right'. Oh, cumin and/or mexican oregano would be good in that combination too. Probably chili powder will be the heaviest, but don't skimp on the salt.

Saute the prawns in 1/2 tbs butter, and be careful not to overcook them, lest they turn rubbery.

Melt 3-4 tbs butter in a sauce pan over medium low heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Add cornstarch and kosher salt. Saute until you have a good paste, and let this go 3-4 minutes, but if it starts browning it's time to move on.

Add 2 pints of heavy cream, and thoroughly stir. Simmer until sauce thickens. Add the parmesan cheese and tomato paste. Mix until cheese and paste are fully integrated into sauce.

Combine sauce with cooked noodles; arrange noodles in sauce on plate, top with prawns. Serve with grated parmesan.

I'm told a nice chianti would go well with this. I recommend a green salad and a crisp vegetable on the side; or, make less and serve as an accompaniment to any main course.

Heat the wok to a good, hot wok temperature; the highest setting on your stovetop, or like I do, over the grill outside. (The burner from a turkey fryer is great for this).

Put the vegetable oil in the wok and get it hot. You can use about half the oil here if you want. Add the garlic and toss until fragrant. This will take less than 30 seconds, probably.

Add dou miao and salt in batches; let dou miao wilt slightly before adding more.

As moisture from the leaves evaporates, add water if necessary. (I haven't found it necessary to do so yet).

Note: Finding nutritional info on this is hard, in part because I'm not sure what kind of pea sprouts these are; I think they're probably snow pea sprouts, which are 40 calories and 3g/fiber per cup.