Shrimp Fried Noodles-Thai style |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Try this very popular Thai dish, good for lunch, supper or anytime you crave something exotic with a little tang! Ingredients:
1 pound dried rice vermicelli |
2 cups bean sprouts, divided |
3 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
10 unpeeled, large fresh shrimp |
1 tablespoon white sugar |
1 tablespoon asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla) |
1 tablespoon ketchup |
2 eggs, beaten |
1 tablespoon chopped dry roasted peanuts |
1 tablespoon crushed dried shrimp |
1 tablespoon chopped green onions |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
2 wedges fresh lemon |
Directions:
1. Place the noodles in a large bowl, and cover with hot water. Soak for 15 minutes. Soak bean sprouts in cold water. Drain just before using.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, and fry until fragrant. Add the shrimp; cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Mix in the sugar, fish sauce and ketchup. Pour in the eggs, and stir for a minute. Add the noodles; stir-fry until they are coated with the sauce. Mix in half of the bean sprouts, and fry until soft.
3. Place on a serving plate. Set remaining bean sprouts, cilantro and lemon wedges on a separate plate to top individual servings as desired. Sprinkle the noodles with dried shrimp, peanuts, and chili powder. Top with green onion.
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