Crisp Fried Noodles Recipe

Name: Crisp Fried Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 oz fresh silken firm tofu, patted dry, cut into 1/3 inch-thick batons; None None vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 4 oz rice vermicelli; 2 tbsp peanut oil; 2 None large eggs, lightly beaten with 1 tbsp water; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 None fresh small red Thai chilies, chopped; 1 None fresh small green Thai chili, chopped; 2 tbsp grated palm sugar; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp tomato sauce; 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 7 oz ground pork; 7 oz peeled, cooked shrimp, chopped; 6 None green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

5 oz fresh silken firm tofu, patted dry, cut into 1/3 inch-thick batons
None None vegetable oil, for deep-frying
4 oz rice vermicelli
2 tbsp peanut oil
2 None large eggs, lightly beaten with 1 tbsp water
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 None fresh small red Thai chilies, chopped
1 None fresh small green Thai chili, chopped
2 tbsp grated palm sugar
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp tomato sauce
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
7 oz ground pork
7 oz peeled, cooked shrimp, chopped
6 None green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1
Spread tofu out on a tray lined with paper towels. Cover with more paper towels and let stand for 10 mins.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large saucepan. Deep-fry vermicelli until puffed. Drain on paper towels. Deep-fry tofu until browned. Drain on paper towels. Let oil cool then remove from wok.
3
Wipe wok clean and add 2 tsp peanut oil. Cook 1/2 of the whisked eggs, swirling wok to make a thin omelette. Cook until egg is just set. Remove from wok and roll up. Cut into thin strips. Repeat to make another omelette with remaining eggs.
4
Combine garlic, chilies, sugar, fish sauce, tomato sauce and vinegar in a small bowl. Reserve 1/2 the chili mixture. Combine remaining sauce with ground pork. Add remaining peanut oil to wok. Stir-fry pork for 5 mins. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 1 min. Add tofu and stir-fry until combined.
5
Add reserved chili mixture, vermicelli and 1/2 of the green onions. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with remaining onions, omelette and cilantro to serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 oz fresh silken firm tofu, patted dry, cut into 1/3 inch-thick batons, None None vegetable oil, for deep-frying, 4 oz rice vermicelli, 2 tbsp peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Crisp Fried Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crisp Fried Noodles

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