SHRIMP CHOW MAI FUN RECIPES

Steps:

• If using dried rice noodles, pour enough warm water over them in a medium bowl to cover completely. Let soak until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly. If using fresh rice noodles, run under warm water and separate strands.
• Marinate the shrimp: Stir the soy sauce, rice wine, garlic, cornstarch, and pepper together in a bowl until the cornstarch is dissolved. Toss the shrimp gently in the marinade until coated. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Prepare the seasonings: Stir the soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and sugar together in a bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
• Heat a wok over high heat until hot. Add the oil and swirl to coat the sides. Add the soaked or fresh rice noodles and stir-fry until the noodles are lightly browned along the edges, about 2 minutes. Scoop the noodles onto a plate and set aside.
• Add the shrimp to the wok and stir-fry until no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Add both onions and the ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Slide the noodles into the wok, scatter the bean sprouts over them, and pour in the seasonings. Toss until the mixture is heated through and is coated evenly with the seasonings, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the peanuts, scoop the contents of the wok onto a warm serving plate, and serve.

Steps:

• For this recipe, my dad bought unpeeled shrimp, so the first step is to peel them. Already-peeled shrimp work just fine.
• Chop the onions into thin slices. Cut the green onion into 1.5 inch pieces.
• Your fresh rice noodles likely came in a tight, compressed package. Spread out the noodles on a cutting board. Massage and separate the noodles for about 60 - 90 seconds. The goal is to avoid thick clumps of noodles.
• We need to get our wok as hot as possible before starting to cook. Set the stove to its highest setting, add vegetable oil, and wait for about 3 to 5 minutes. The wok should begin to smoke, and you should be able to feel the heat by holding your palm close to the wok.
• Once the wok is hot, add the shrimp and cook for about 60 to 90 seconds in total. Flip the shrimp halfway through. Once the shrimp is orange, you're done.
• Add more oil to the wok, as well as the chopped onions. Cook the onions for about 20-30 seconds, until their fragrant aromas are released.
• After about 4 minutes of cooking the noodles, gradually add in the remaining ingredients: light soy sauce, shrimp, green onion, chicken bouillon, and bean sprouts. Continue gently stirring and flipping the noodles.
• You're done! Call your loved ones over to eat as you plate the noodles into your favorite dish.