Fried Vermicelli with Chicken

You could never go wrong with this inexpensive and easy main course recipe!

Fried Vermicelli with Chicken

You could never go wrong with this inexpensive and easy main course recipe!

Serves 3

Total Time 40 mins

Ingredients

Oil	4-5 tbsp
Vermicelli	½ pack
Garlic, minced	3 cloves
Handful bean sprouts (optional)	1
Dried shrimps, soaked	1 tbsp
Shallots	2
Scallions cut long, lengthwise	3 stalks
Boneless chicken breast, cubed	1
Cornstarch for the chicken marinade	½ tsp
Soy sauce	4 tbsp
Sweet soy sauce	1 tbsp
Hot water	4 tbsp

Cooking Method

Step 01	Soak noodles in water for 30 minutes, set aside in a colander.
Step 02	Rinse the bean sprouts and scallion.
Step 03	Coat chicken breast with corn starch.
Step 04	Mix all the sauces together and set aside.
Step 05	Pound the shallots and dried shrimps together in a mortar.
Step 06	Heat wok, add in the chicken and stir-fry it. Add in the pounded ingredients.
Step 07	Add in the noodles and all the sauces, making sure it is evenly distributed and seasoned well.
Step 08	Add in the sprouts and scallions.
Step 09	Fry until it is fully cooked, adding in hot water to make sure the noodles are soft yet chewy.

Vermicelli is a staple ingredient in Malaysian cooking that’s perfectly paired with soy sauce, oyster sauce and other great condiments, as it soaks up all the flavour.