Oyster Noodles Recipe ♥ Taiwanese Night Market Style

fresh oysters

🥗Healthier: cooked shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned oysters

Canned oysters are more affordable and still provide a similar flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free while still offering a similar taste.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer costs.

Coat oysters in sweet potato flour to prevent shrinking.

Boil oysters in a pot of water for 1-2 minutes, then cool in a bowl of water.

Measure out 8 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of bonito flakes.

Add half a cup of bonito flakes to the broth and boil for 5 minutes, then strain out the flakes.

Add the remaining bonito flakes, chinese vermicelli noodles, dried shallots, white pepper, sugar, and soy sauce to the broth.

Boil for 3-5 minutes until noodles are done.

Mix 1/4 cup corn starch with 1/2 cup water to thicken the soup.

Serve noodles in a bowl with soup, add oysters, splash of black vinegar, minced garlic, cilantro, and chili oil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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