STEAMED SHRIMP AND VERMICELLI IN GARLIC SAUCE | CH SECRET RECIPES

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken is often less expensive.

vermicelli noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is a more affordable pasta alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

cooking wine

🥗Healthier: white wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

White wine vinegar adds acidity without the alcohol, while apple cider vinegar is often less expensive.

Wash and clean the shrimps, use scissors to cut the back of the shrimps.

Soak the vermicelli noodles in cold water until soft and drain.

In a steaming plate, spread the vermicelli noodles, then arrange the shrimps on top of the vermicelli.

In a saucepan, heat 4 tbsp of cooking oil, add the minced garlic and stir fry until fragrant but not brown.

Season with salt, seafood soy sauce, and brown sugar; mix together and remove from heat.

Add the garlic sauce over the back of the shrimps.

Steam for 15 minutes over high heat.

Add the chopped spring onions, boil some oil and pour on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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