Singapore Stir-Fried Noodles |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Obviously of Southeast Asian roots, this dish is now on the menus of many Chinese restaurants everywhere. Its a good illustration of Chinese cooking as a growing craft-expanding and changing, ever eager to incorporate other ethnic ifluences in its repertoire. The Barbecued Pork called for in the recipe use Country Coleslaw and for the Thickened Stock use Slow Cooker Stew Ingredients:
1/2 lb rice stick noodles (dry) |
2 eggs, beaten |
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided |
1/3 lb small raw shrimp, shelled |
1/4 barbecued pork, cut in thin strips |
3/4 cup celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal |
1/2 cup green onion, chopped |
2 tablespoons curry powder |
1 cup quick thickened stock (see my recipe for stock) |
1 tablespoon soy sauce |
2 cups bean sprouts, tightly packed |
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped |
black pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. cover noodles with warn water and soak until soft, about 15 minutes, drain and set aside.
2. heat nonstick skillet over medium heat, pour in eggs and swirl to form thin layer on bottom. flip eggs and cook other side briefly. cut omelette into thin strips and set aside.
3. heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat. add shrimp and stir fry for 1 minute. add barbecued pork and celery and stir fry for 1 minute. remove from heat and stir in green onions and egg strips. remove mixture from pan.
4. heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in same pan over medium heat. add curry powder and stir for 20 seconds. add noodles and toss well. add thickened stock and soy sauce ans stir to mix well. cover and cook 2 minutes.
5. add shrimp and pork mixture, mix well and cook over med-high heat until moisture is completely absorbed. add bean sprouts and toss to mix.
6. garnish with cilantro and season with freshly ground pepper if desired.
7. serve immediately.
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