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Shrimp Drunken Noodles
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Instructions
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Prepare the rice noodles according to your preference, then rinse them with cold water and ensure they are thoroughly drained.
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On the stove, heat the oil in a skillet at medium high temperature.
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Saute the chopped onions and peppers in the skillet for 2 minutes.
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Add the shrimp to the skillet and saute until fully cooked.
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Add the tomatoes, carrots and green onions and continue to saute for an additional minute or two.
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Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl.
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Combine the noodles in the skillet by stirring.
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Coat the ingredients well by pouring the sauce into the skillet and tossing.
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Add the basil and serve right away.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Prep Rice Noodles Perfectly 🍜Soak rice noodles in room temperature water for 30 minutes until pliable, then briefly blanch in boiling water just before serving to achieve the ideal chewy texture without mushiness.
- Dry Your Shrimp for Better Sear 🦐Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels before cooking and season them 5 minutes ahead of time; this ensures a golden crust and prevents steaming in the pan.
- Build Sauce Layers for Depth 🌶️Toast garlic and ginger paste in hot oil for 30 seconds before adding liquids to bloom their aromatic compounds, then finish with fresh basil and a drizzle of sesame oil for complex, layered flavors.
- Stagger Vegetable Cooking Times ⏱️Add harder vegetables like carrots first (2 minutes), then bell peppers and onions (1 minute), and tomatoes last (30 seconds) to maintain crisp-tender texture and vibrant colors.
- Master the Sauce-to-Noodle Ratio 🎯Reserve ¼ cup of noodle cooking water to adjust sauce consistency at the end; this starchy liquid emulsifies the oyster sauce and soy sauce for a silky coating that clings to every noodle.
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Low Sugar
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