Shrimp with Clear Noodles

cooking time: 20 minutes

Clear noodles are made from mung beans. It can be cooked directly in broth. Cooking for one can be simple and delicious.

Ingredients:

raw peeled shrimps

shrimp shells (optional)

clear noodles

chopped celery

spicy pickled radish (optional)

oil

water

salt

fried shallot

cilantro

sesame oil

Directions:

sautéed shrimp shells with some oil, add water and bring it to boil.
let the shrimp broth simmer for a few minutes, strain and discard the shells. Set aside the broth.
sautéed shrimps. Set aside.
in a soup pot, add shrimp broth, add water if needed.
add pickled radish and celery to the pot.
when the soup come to a boil, add clear noodles.
when noodles are soft and turn clear, turn off heat, place noodle soup in serving dish.
add shrimps
garnish with fried shallot, cilantro, and sesame oil.

Notes:

additional vegetable can be added to the soup prior to adding noodles
fried shallot can be bought at Asian markets or make it at home
instead of clear noodles, shirataki (Japanese yam noodles) can be used as another gluten-free option.

Published by MichelleChiang.design