Thai Mee Krob Recipe
Mee Krob is a dish influenced by Chinese cuisine. Legend has it that King Rama V, while traveling by boat, caught the aroma of Chinese stir-fried noodles and stopped to try them, inspiring this fusion of Chinese and Thai flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice vermicelli noodles
- 3 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups Tofu (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 Shallots (thinly sliced)
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 2 Thai chili (minced)
- 3 Green onions
- 1 cup Bean sprouts
- ¼ cup Cilantro
- Lime wedges – for serving
- 3 tbsp Tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
- Soak rice vermicelli noodles in warm water for about 15-20 minutes until they are soft. Drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the soaked noodles in batches until they are crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- In the same wok or pan, stir-fry the shrimp until pink and cooked through. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Add diced tofu to the wok and fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same wok, add minced garlic and shallots. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add chopped red and green bell peppers along with minced Thai chili. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until peppers are slightly softened.
- Return the shrimp and tofu to the wok. Add in the bean sprouts and chopped green onions. Stir-fry for another minute.
- In a small bowl, mix together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and water to make the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the wok. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Add the crispy noodles to the wok and toss gently to combine with the sauce and other ingredients.
- Transfer the Mee Krob to a serving platter and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side to squeeze over the dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 926kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 86gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 707mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9g
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