My Family’s Most Requested Garlic Shrimp Noodles (Ready in 15 Minutes)

Ingredients

• 200 g Mung Bean Vermicelli (thin rice‑like noodles; can substitute rice vermicelli or sweet potato vermicelli)
• 3 tbsp Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
• 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
• 3 tbsp Garlic (minced fresh garlic (about 9 cloves))
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (diced; can replace with sliced scallions)
• 3 tbsp Red Chilies (diced; Thai bird's‑eye for heat or red bell pepper for mild flavor)
• 0.25 cup Water
• 4 tsp Unsalted Butter (softened; can substitute with peanut oil for a more traditional flavor)
• 0.5 cup Sweet Onion (diced)
• 1 cup Enoki Mushrooms (trimmed; any thin mushroom can be used if sliced thinly)
• 12 pieces Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined; about 200 g)

Instructions

1. Soak Vermicelli

   Place the mung bean vermicelli in a bowl of clean water and let it soak for about 10 minutes until softened.

   Time: PT10M

2. Prepare Sauce

   In a small bowl combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, minced garlic, diced cilantro, diced red chilies, and water. Mix well.

   Time: PT5M

3. Preheat Clay Pot

   Place the clay pot on medium heat and let it become hot before adding any ingredients.

   Time: PT5M

4. Sauté Onion in Butter

   Add 4 tsp butter to the hot pot, melt, then add the diced sweet onion. Stir‑fry over medium‑low heat until the onion is soft and the edges turn lightly brown, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium-low

5. Add Mushroom Layer

   Spread the enoki mushrooms evenly over the onion base. No need to cook them first; they act as a protective layer for the noodles.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium-low

6. Add Noodles

   Drain the softened vermicelli and spread them over the mushroom layer.

   Time: PT2M

7. Add Shrimp

   Place the peeled shrimp on top of the noodle bed.

   Time: PT1M

8. Cook with Sauce

   Pour the prepared sauce over everything, cover with the lid, and cook over low heat for 6–10 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: low

9. Serve

   Remove the pot from heat and serve directly from the clay pot for a rustic presentation.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g