Singapore Fried Noodles

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried shrimp
8 oz rice or egg vermicelli noodles
3 tablespoons peanut oil
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1-1/4 inches fresh ginger, finely sliced
1 onion, finely sliced
1 green bell pepper, cored and finely sliced
1 tablespoon hot curry paste
3 oz char sui (Chinese barbecued pork) or cooked pork, very finely sliced
2 cups fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and dried
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
6 scallions, finely sliced lengthwise
2 fresh red chilies, cored and very finely chopped

Method

  1. Put the dried shrimp in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and let soak for 30 minutes.
  2. Soak the noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes. Rinse in cold water and drain. If using egg vermicelli, cook for about 3-4 minutes in boiling water, rinse in cold water, and drain.
  3. Heat a wok, add the oil, and stir-fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and drained shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the curry paste and pork and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add the drained noodles and bean sprouts and toss well.
  6. Add the soy sauce, scallions, and chilies, and toss until just wilted.
  7. Transfer to a bowl and serve alone or with other dishes.

Makes 4 servings.

Source: Noodles and Pasta

Today's Comic

 This free site is ad-supported. Learn more
​