Fried Vermicelli xiamen-style

By kristabelle

Ingredients

• 2/3 c bean sprouts
• oil for deep frying
• 4 oz. rice vermicelli noodles
• 6 oz. chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c shrimp, devained
• 1 lrg green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 lrg red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 chicken broth cube
• 1/2 tsp oyster sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a pot of boiling water, blanch the bean sprouts for 1 minute, then drain and set aside.

2. In a wok, heat the oil for deep-frying until smoking and fry the vermicelli a handful at a time until golden and puffed. Lift out with a wire strainer and set aside.

3. Remove all but 2 tsp. of oil from the wok. Stir-fry the chicken and shrimp in it for 3 minutes until cooked. Remove and reserve.

4. Stir-fry the peppers for 1 minute, then add the chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, broth cube, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 1 minute.

5. Briefly reheat the vermicelli in a separate wok for 1 minute. Spoon the sauce over it and serve.