Mei Fun (Stir fried thin rice noodles)

A very mild flavored noodles dish which is often served with a side that is spicy, tangy or hot. The noodles are thin, white, and have a transparent appearance and are super light. A dish you may eat to your hearts content and still not get an over dose. A very versatile dish that can be prepared with any kind of meat, but the most favorites are the shrimps and eggs as they compliment the delicate taste of the noodles very well.

You need:

Thin rice noodles – Enough for 2 (Usually ¼ of a standard packet)

Carrot – ½ (Thin sliced)

Bean sprouts – Handful

Snow peas – Handful cut into halves

Mushrooms – 4-5 (Thin sliced)

Spring onion green part - 6-7 (Thin sliced)

Hoisin Sauce – 1 Tbsp

Sesame oil – 1 tsp

1. Soak the noodles in hot water for 10-12 min. Till al-dante.
2. Marinate shrimp with a little 1 Tbsp of light soy sauce, grated ginger and sugar.
3. In a wok add oil. Heat it till you see fumes coming from the oil.
4. Add all the vegetable. (since they are cut into same size they will take equal time to cook)
5. Once cooked, reduce the heat. Add red vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and ½ tsp of sugar. Give a nice stir.
6. Tip in the noodles and stir well. 
7. After a minute, add sesame oil and mix well.
8. Serve hot!

*Make your own Hoisin sauce – mix 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon peanut butter or 1 tablespoon black bean paste, 1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons white vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 20 drops Chinese hot sauce (or habanero or jalapenos), 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

** Add shrimp along with vegetables if you wish to. 

*** If you want to add eggs, pull the vegetables to the side of the wok once they are almost cooked. Break the egg in the center and cook till 3/4 done and form light ribbons. And continue as per the recipe above.