Q: Can I use frozen shrimp for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use frozen shrimp, but make sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
Q: What can I substitute for oyster sauce in the garlic sauce?
A: If you don’t have oyster sauce, you can use soy sauce with a bit of sugar to mimic its sweet and savory flavor.
Q: How long should I soak the vermicelli noodles?
A: Soak the vermicelli noodles in hot water until they are soft, which usually takes about 5-10 minutes, depending on their thickness.
Garlic Radish Shrimp Recipe
Notes
- 200g Shrimp
- 1/2 White Radish
- 1 bunch Vermicelli Noodles
- 1 head Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon White Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- Hot Oil (for the sauce)
- Green Onions (for garnish)
- Julienne the white radish and soak the vermicelli noodles in hot water until soft.
- Clean the shrimp, remove the heads and veins, and make a slit along the back.
- Mince the garlic and mix with oyster sauce, salt, sugar, and soy sauce to make the garlic sauce. Add hot oil to the sauce and mix well.
- Layer the white radish and vermicelli on a plate, top with shrimp, and drizzle the garlic sauce over.
- Steam for 8 minutes, then let it sit in the steamer for an additional 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Rich in Protein (from shrimp)
- Low in Calories
- Source of Vitamins and Minerals (from radish and green onions)
- Contains Carbohydrates (from vermicelli)