Ingredients
– 5 ounces dried rice vermicelli noodles
– 12 large frozen shrimp, peeled, deveined, butterflied
– 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
– 2 eggs, beaten
– 2 cloves garlic, chopped
– 4 ounces Chinese BBQ pork (or substitute with Virginia ham or Chinese sausage)
– 3 dried red chili peppers
– 9 ounces napa cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups; can substitute savoy or green cabbage)
– 1 medium carrot (about 2.5 ounces / 70 grams)
– 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry cooking sherry)
– 2 tablespoons curry powder (adjust to taste)
– 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
– 1/4 teaspoon sugar
– 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
– 2 to 4 tablespoons chicken stock or water (optional, for moisture)
– 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
– 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free version)
– 1 bunch scallions, julienned
– 1/2 red onion (about 2.5 ounces / 70 grams), thinly sliced
Instructions
1-Start by rehydrating the rice vermicelli noodles. Soak them in cold water overnight, or use hot water for at least 30 minutes, then drain and cut the strands to 8-10 inch lengths for easy handling.
2-Prepare the shrimp by peeling, butterflying from the back, de-veining, rinsing, and patting dry to ensure theyβre ready for the wok.
3-In a wok over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and pour in the beaten eggs. Cook until set, flip them, break into strips, and set aside for later use.
4-Heat the wok again with 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and the chopped garlic, cooking for about 15 seconds before adding the shrimp and BBQ pork (or your substitute). Stir-fry for another 15 seconds to get things started.
5-Add 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine around the edge of the wok and stir-fry for 15 seconds, then toss in the dried chili peppers, shredded napa cabbage, and carrot for 30 seconds to soften them up.
6-Incorporate the rice noodles and stir-fry for 1 minute, making sure to toss and loosen the strands so they donβt stick together.
7-Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon of white pepper evenly over the noodles. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes using a scooping and lifting motion to coat everything well and scrape the wok bottom to prevent sticking.
8-If the noodles seem dry, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of chicken stock or water to keep them moist and flavorful during cooking.
9-Mix in 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of soy sauce, and the cooked egg strips, then cook for 1 more minute until everything is heated through.
10-Finally, add the julienned scallions and thinly sliced red onion, stir-frying for 20 seconds before serving hot. You can add chili sauce on the side if you like it spicier.
Last Step:
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π³ Prepare all ingredients before cooking to ensure smooth stir-frying.
π Use thin vermicelli rice noodles for authentic texture, not mung bean vermicelli.
πΆ Adjust curry powder to your taste preference for desired heat and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 402 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 866 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
