A Favorite Recipe: Crisp Noodles with Soy Sauce & Chili
Ingredients
4 oz thin rice noodles
About 10 oz vegetable oil
1 red chili, seeds roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped cashew nuts
To Serve
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 red chili, seeds roughly chopped
2 teaspoons soy sauce
Preparation method
- For the noodles, heat the oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan until a breadcrumb sizzles and turns golden brown in it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended).
- Put the noodles in a bird's nest maker and lower into the hot oil. Deep-fry until crisp and golden. (Can also be made without the bird's nest tool - it just will not be as uniformed).
- Carefully remove noodles and drain on kitchen paper.
- Next, place the remaining ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
- To serve, place the crisp noodles into a bowl, add the chili and soy sauce and mix well. Add a spoonful of the blended mix and serve.