Singapore soup noodles

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsShrimp, preferably fresh with heads on
3tablespoonsPeanut oil
3Cloves of garlic, crushed and chopped
11/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine
8ouncesCooked pork, cut into strips
1cupBean sprouts
4ouncesFine noodles or vermicelli
4ouncesCrab meat, flaked
¼Cucumber, peeled and diced
6Scallions, chopped fine

Directions

GARNISH

First make the stock: remove shells and heads, if available, from shrimp. Put heads and shells, or just shells, into a large saucepan, and add 5 cups water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer ½ hour. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and strain. Set aside 3½ cups of this broth. Now heat the oil in the large saucepan. When just smoking, add chopped garlic and ginger. Stirfry one minute, or until golden. Add pork, deveined shrimp and sprouts; stirfry 3 minutes. Pour the reserved broth back in and return to boil. Stir in noodles, cook 5 minutes or until done. Transfer to a large serving bowl and garnish with the crab, cucumber and scallions; serve piping hot.