Shrimp and Vegetable Rice noodles

 I fell in love with these noodles years ago while working with a lovely Thai girl, I didn't, however, love their appreciation for hot food!

Rice sticks or "noodles" are extremely simple to cook and flavor. In fact, if you know how to boil water you know how to cook these crystal clear goodness.

As always the use of herbs and naturally flavorful ingredients is a plus, so here we use cilantro, ginger root, soy sauce and sesame oil to liven up the dish.

An arrangement of vegetables can be used based on your taste, I have a big crush on mushrooms so if you are a constant follower of the blog you will realize it sooner or later; might as well tell you now.

As always feel free to contact me with any questions. Enjoy!


Recipe

1/2 of a package of Rice sticks (easily found in most grocery stores)
1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced
1/2 of large onion, small diced
2 stalks of celery, sliced
1 large carrot, sliced
1 small head of broccoli
1/2 lb shrimp, shelled and devien and seasoned with 1/4 salt and pepper
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp ginger root, grated
3 scallions, chopped



1/2 cup cold water, chicken stock or pineapple juice
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp soy sauce

Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
1 tsp sesame oil
Chopped cashews or peanuts (optional) 








In a large pot bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Once it comes to a boil add 1 tsp of salt, turn off the heat and add the "noodles" cover and let rest in the hot water for 10 minutes, drain.






















In a separate large sauce pan at medium heat add 2 tbsp of olive oil and add the mushrooms, saute for 5-7 minutes or until reduce in size by half, add onions and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add the rest of the vegetables and cook for 7-10 minutes. Add shrimp, scallions, ginger and garlic, mix well

Mix the water (or other liquid of your choice) soy sauce, and cornstarch and pour it over the vegetables and shrimp. Let it boil until it forms a thick sauce, add the noodles and coat them well. Add cilantro, sesame oil and nuts if using. Check seasoning.
Enjoy!



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 PS: I use a product called Liquid Aminos which is made of Non-GMO soy beans and it doesn't have added salt, reason why I didn't give exact amounts of salt in the recipe other than to taste as this product is slightly different in taste.

By Paula Thomas