Thai Fried Noodles (1)
1/2 lb Fresh rice noodles - cut into 1/2-inch slices, -OR- flat dried rice noodles 1 c Fresh bean sprouts 1/3 c Oil 1 tb Minced garlic 4 tb Minced shallots 2 ts Shrimp paste (kapee...
Ingredients
- 1/2lbfresh rice noodles
- 1/3cup oil
- 1tbsp minced garlic
- 4tbsp minced shallots
- 2tsp shrimp paste (kapee)
- 1tbsp chopped dried shrimp (opt.)
- 10medium shrimp, shelled, deveined
- 1tbsp rice vinegar
Directions
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1/2 lb Fresh rice noodles - cut into 1/2-inch slices, -OR- flat dried rice noodles 1 c Fresh bean sprouts 1/3 c Oil 1 tb Minced garlic 4 tb
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lightly beaten ---------------------------------GARNISHES--------------------------------- 1/3 c Coarsely ground peanuts -- (unsalted) 1/2 t
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finely sliced 2 tb Chopped coriander leaves 2 Limes
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cut into wedges 1 sm Cucumber
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sliced If using dried rice noodles, soak in hot water for 20 minutes before cooking
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In 4 quarts boiling water, cook fresh rice noodles 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender to the bite, al dente
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Drain for 30 minutes or until dry
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In boiling water, blanch the bean sprouts for 30 seconds