If your meals have become too familiar and your home menu needs a refresh, then this is the mixed salad you can’t miss. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to make 2 delicious and enticing spicy sour Thai noodle recipes!
1. Spicy sour dried shrimp noodles
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spicy sour dried shrimp noodles For 2 people
Instant noodles 2 packs Dried shrimp 50 gr Mint leaves 5 leaves Chili 3 pieces Lemon 1 piece Chili powder 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Palm sugar 2 tablespoons
How to choose delicious dried shrimp
- You should choose shrimp that have a natural orange color on the outside and a yellowish hue on the inside, with colors that are not too flashy, and free from black or white mold.
- When held, they should feel dry, not too moist, as storing shrimp in a damp environment can lead to mold.
- It is advisable to buy dried shrimp from reputable places; for canned varieties, check the expiration date and origin to ensure safety and quality.
- Additionally, you can easily make dried shrimp at home with the recipe shared below.
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How to make Spicy Sour Noodles with Dried Shrimp
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Make the dressing
Soak the dried shrimp in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften, then drain.
Wash the lime, cut into small pieces. Wash the chili and mint leaves.
Mash 3 chili peppers and mint leaves, then mix in 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of palm sugar, the dried shrimp, and lime, and mix well.
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Blanch the noodles
Place a pot on the stove over medium heat, add 1 liter of water and bring to a boil, then add 2 bundles of noodles and blanch for 1 – 2 minutes before removing and draining.
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Mix the noodles
Add the noodles to a bowl, add the sauce, and stir well to finish.
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Final product
The Spicy Sour Noodles with Dried Shrimp dish is complete.
The chewy noodles paired with the delicious chewy dried shrimp, infused with the sour and spicy sauce that is just right and addictive. Grab a chopstick full of noodles and enjoy right away, you will remember this flavor forever!
2. Spicy Sour Noodles with Beef
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spicy Sour Beef Noodles Serves 2
Beef 200 gr Instant noodles 1 pack (blanched briefly) Lemon juice 2 tablespoons Garlic 4 cloves (minced) Chili 1 piece (minced) Fried onion 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts a little Blanched bean sprouts 100 gr Fresh herbs a little Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (Salt/ sugar/ pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- You should buy meat that is red with white marbling, and the fat should be bright yellow.
- Press the meat with your hand; it should feel firm, not mushy, and have good elasticity.
- Avoid buying beef that is pale green or dark red, with dark yellow fat, speckles, and a slimy texture.
- You should avoid purchasing beef that has a foul or fishy smell as it may be old.
How to make Spicy Sour Beef Noodles
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Prepare and marinate the beef
Wash the beef with salt for about 3 – 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water, slice thinly, and put into a bowl.
Marinate the beef with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, mix well and let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb the spices.
How to reduce the smell of beef
- You can soak the beef in white wine for about 15 minutes, then take it out and wash it again with clean water.
- Or you can put the beef into a pot of water, blanch for 3 to 5 minutes, then take it out and wash it again to reduce the smell.
- Use lemon, salt, or vinegar to rub on the beef for about 3 – 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
See details: How to reduce the smell of beef
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Make the dressing
Put 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of water, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 minced chili into a bowl.
Stir all the ingredients together until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Stir-fry beef
Place a frying pan on the stove over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the beef and stir-fry on high heat for about 3 – 4 minutes until the beef is just cooked; do not stir-fry for too long to avoid tough meat.
Turn off the heat and transfer the beef to a plate.
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Completion
Add herbs to a bowl, add the blanched instant noodles, blanched bean sprouts, stir-fried beef, 1 tablespoon of fried shallots, pour the sauce over, and add a bit of roasted peanuts.
After that, mix the noodles and ingredients together, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final Product
So the spicy sour beef stir-fried noodles are ready, let’s enjoy!
The fresh noodles are chewy, absorbing the sauce, served with stir-fried beef that is just cooked, tender yet extremely flavorful. This dish is not only loved by adults but surely children will also enjoy it.
How to Blanch Noodles Without Sticking
- Add cooking oil to the noodle blanching water, when the water starts boiling and bubbles appear, immediately drop the noodles in, reducing the heat to medium.
- Use chopsticks to stir evenly so that the noodles cook uniformly and reduce sticking together.
Hope that with 2 ways to make spicy sour mixed noodles from Thailand that TasteVN shares can help you add more delicious mixed noodle recipes to your chef’s notebook!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel Feedy VN and Feedy Delicious Dishes
