Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp/Bakmi Goreng

Ingredients :

·         5 c. water

·         1 lb. egg noodles

·         3 tbsp. peanut oil

·         1/4 c. onion (about 1/2 medium onion), thinly sliced

·         2 cloves garlic, minced

·         1 lb. peeled, deveined shrimp

·         2 tbsp. soy sauce

·         1/2 c. celery leaves and small stems, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

·         3 scallions, chopped

·         3 c. bok choy, chopped

·         1 tsp. salt

·        1/2 tsp. pepper

How To Make :

·         In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.

·         Drain noodles and immediately rinse with cold water. Combine noodles with 1 tbsp. peanut oil and set aside.

·         In a mortar and pestle, blender, or food processor, combine 2 tbsp. onion and the garlic to make a paste.

·         Heat the remaining 2 tbsp. oil in a wok or skillet and add the rest of the onion. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

·         Add soy sauce, celery, scallions, bok choy, salt, and pepper and fry for another 2 minutes.

·        Add noodles to the mixture. Stir-fry for 2 more minutes, until all of the ingredients are combined and heated. Serve hot or at room temperature.

       Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves 4

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