Shrimp Fried Noodles - Thai-style

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• 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.
• 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.
• 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.