Steamed Shrimp with Glass Noodles – Two Ways
Steamed Shrimp and glass noodles with garlic or green chilies are a great combination of flavors and textures that really brings out the flavor of fresh shrimp.
- Prep time
- 40 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 12 oz. shrimp ((340g, cleaned))
- 1 bundle mung bean glass noodles
- 1 tablespoon garlic ((minced or grated))
- 1/4 cup water ((plus more, to soak the garlic))
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 12 oz. shrimp ((340g, cleaned))
- 1 bundle mung bean glass noodles
- 1 tablespoon minced green chilies
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
Instructions
- 1
Split the shrimp in half to the tail, leaving the tail whole. Soak the glass noodles in warm water for 20 minutes and drain.
- 2
For the garlic version, put the minced garlic into a bowl of hot water for a minute and strain. This takes some of the edge off of the garlic, and makes it sweeter once steamed. Combine the strained garlic with another 1/4 cup fresh water, sugar, light soy, and shaoxing wine.
- 3
For the cilantro green chili version, pound the minced green chilies and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a mortar and pestle. Set aside for 30 minutes. Then mix in the cilantro, sugar, water, light soy, and shaoxing wine.
- 4
Spread out the glass noodles in two shallow, heat-safe bowls. Fan out equal amounts of shrimp on each plate. Spoon the prepared sauces evenly over each of the shrimp dishes.
- 5
Boil water in a steamer or wok with a steamer rack and place the dishes inside. Cover immediately and steam for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. The shrimp should be opaque and but not over-cooked. Keep a close eye on it, and adjust the steaming time according to the size of your shrimp.
- 6
Once you take the shrimp out, spoon the liquid over the shrimp and serve immediately.