Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp (Bakmi Goreng Udang)

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Ingredients:
5 c. water
1 lb. egg noodles
3 tbsp. peanut oil
1/4 c. onion (about 1/2 medium
onion), thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. peeled, deveined shrimp
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 c. celery leaves and small stems,
chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3 scallions, chopped
3 c. bok choy, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions:
  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Drain noodles and immediately rinse with cold water. Combine noodles with 1 tbsp. peanut oil and set aside.
  • In a mortar and pestle, blender, or food processor, combine 2 tbsp. onion and the garlic to make a paste.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tbsp. oil in a wok or skillet and add the rest of the onion. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add soy sauce, celery, scallions, bok choy, salt, and pepper and fry for another 2 minutes.
  • Add noodles to the mixture. Stir-fry for 2 more minutes, until all of the ingredients are combined and heated. Serve hot or at room temperature.