Fried Noodle with Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound shrimp
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup thin celery sticks
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1-1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1-1/2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 pound dried Asian noodles

Shrimp marinade:

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cooking wine

Directions:

• Marinate shrimp in small bowl.
• Boil enough water to cook noodles. Follow instructions on package of noodles for cooking time. When cooked, rinse with cold water and drain well.
• Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a wok or large pan on high heat.
• When oil is hot but not smoking, add shrimp. Fry until color of shrimp changes.
• Remove, set aside. Add a little more oil to wok.
• When oil is hot, add scallions and garlic. Fry 15 seconds.
• Add carrots, fry 30 seconds.
• Add celery and fry vegetables until carrots are slightly softened. Celery should still have a nice crunch.
• Add soy, vinegar, sugar and salt. Stir well.
• Add shrimp back into wok. Cook until shrimp is cooked through, about 30 seconds (depends on size of shrimp).
• Add noodles, mix well, and when noodles are heated through, it’s ready.
• Taste. If it needs more seasoning, add a little more soy and black vinegar.

Serves 4

Photo Courtesy of Jaden Hair