Dinner

Singapore Noodles with Shrimp

Name: Singapore Noodles with Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 tsp sesame oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 6 oz vermicelli rice noodles; 2 large large egg; 2 tblsp ground ginger; 1 clove finely chopped garlic, finely chopped; 2 carrot; 1 sliced jalapeño, sliced; 1/2 sweet onion; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 oz ham; 1/2 Napa cabbage; 4 scallion; 1/2 red pepper; 2 tsp curry powder; 1/2 lb shrimp; 2 tablespoons cilantro, leaves picked; 3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil

Stir-fried rice vermicelli with shrimp, eggs, ham, crisp vegetables, curry powder, and a savory sesame-soy sauce.

30 min
480 kcal
Chinese

Mellowpan tip: Ready in 30 min. A good one for a busy weeknight.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

Step 1:
In a bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, and seasoned rice vinegar.
Step 2:
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and use tongs to turn them until submerged.
Step 3:
Cook the noodles for 2 minutes, until tender but still slightly firm.
2 min
Step 4:
Drain the noodles, rinse them with cold water, and snip them several times with scissors into shorter lengths.
Step 5:
Whisk the eggs together in a small bowl.
Step 6:
Heat a skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the peanut or canola oil.
Step 7:
Add the eggs and scramble for 2 minutes, until large, soft curds form.
2 min
Step 8:
Transfer the eggs to a plate or bowl.
Step 9:
Add 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil to the pan. When hot, add the ginger, garlic, carrots, jalapeño, onion, and salt; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
2 min
Step 10:
Sprinkle the vegetables with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. When hot, add the ham, Napa cabbage, scallions, red pepper, and curry powder; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
1 min
Step 11:
Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes more, until bright pink and cooked through.
3 min
Step 12:
Add the eggs, sauce mixture, and half the noodles to the pan. Toss for 1 minute.
1 min
Step 13:
Add the remaining noodles and toss for 1 minute more, until thoroughly combined and heated through.
1 min
Step 14:
Taste and add more salt or soy sauce if desired. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves and serve.