Sesame Shrimp Curry Noodles

Instructions

1. Prepare Shrimp and Noodles

   2 min hands-on2 min waiting

   • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and refrigerate until ready to cook.
   • Place rice noodles in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 2–3 minutes until softened but not fully cooked. Drain and toss with curry powder. Make 4–5 random cuts through the noodles with kitchen scissors. Set aside.

2. Mix the Sauce

   1 min hands-on

   • Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves. Set aside.

3. Prepare Vegetables and Aromatics

   3 min hands-on

   • Thinly slice the garlic and cut onions into thin wedges.
   • Slice carrots into matchsticks and yellow peppers into thin strips.
   • Chop scallions into 2-inch chunks.

4. Whisk and Cook Eggs

   1 min waiting

   • Crack the egg into a bowl and whisk with a pinch of salt.
   • Heat sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Pour in the egg and let cook undisturbed for 30 seconds. Fold with a spatula to create fluffy layers. Remove and set aside.

5. Sear the Shrimp

   2 min waiting

   • Add sesame oil to the wok and heat until shimmering.
   • Cook shrimp in a single layer for 1 minute on each side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with the eggs.

6. Cook Aromatics and Vegetables

   4 min hands-on

   • Add garlic and onion to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Add carrots and yellow peppers and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
   • Add scallions and cook for an additional minute.

7. Combine Ingredients

   3 min hands-on

   • Return shrimp and eggs to the wok. Add noodles and pour in the sauce.
   • Toss everything for 2–3 minutes over high heat until noodles are well-coated and ingredients are evenly distributed.

8. Finish and Serve

   2 min hands-on

   • Squeeze lime juice over the stir-fry and toss for another minute.
   • Turn off heat and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
   • Transfer to serving plates and enjoy immediately.
   • Cooking tips:
   • To prevent the noodles from clumping, toss them gently but thoroughly with the sauce and vegetables.
   • Don’t overcook the shrimp; they only need a minute or two per side to stay juicy.
   • Adjust the seasoning with additional soy sauce or lime juice to suit your taste preferences.