Deliciously Easy Faux Phooriental Cellophane Noodle Shrimp Soup Recipes

DELICIOUSLY EASY FAUX PHO/ORIENTAL CELLOPHANE NOODLE SHRIMP SOUP

Steps:

• Chop vegetables as directed above.
• Soak the bean threads in very hot water in a sauce pan for four minutes. Place the pan on a burner and heat to just about boiling. Remove from heat.
• In a medium sized soup pan, sautee the garlic, onion, carrots, and celery with salt to taste, until the onion is soft and the other vegetables are tender crisp. Add chicken broth, drained bean threads (cellophane noodles), shrimp, mushrooms with liquid, and bean sprouts.
• Heat briefly until the shrimp is well cooked.
• Serve each bowl topped with cilantro and green onion and the optional ingredients below.
• HIGHLY Suggested but Optional: Bottle of red habanero sauce, plate of: lime wedges, fresh basil, and raw bean sprouts instead of the canned sprouts - serve the soup boiling hot and have each diner drop the fresh sprouts in their own bowl.

POACHED SHRIMP IN A MISO BROTH WITH CELLOPHANE NOODLES

Steps:

• For the Ichiban Dashi (Miso):
• In a large saucepan, combine the konbu and water and heat over medium-low heat almost to the boiling point. Remove the konbu just before the mixture comes to a boil and discard. Add the bonito flakes and allow to steep for 10 seconds, or just until the mixture comes to a boil.
• Turn off the heat and skim any foam that has come to the surface of the liquid. Allow the mixture to stand for 2 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Discard bonito flakes and return the dashi to the saucepan over low heat.
• For the soup:
• Add the mushrooms to the dashi and allow to steep over low heat until the mushrooms are softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, white and brown miso and scallions and combine well. Season the shrimp with the salt and white pepper, add to the soup and continue to cook until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Divide the noodles evenly among the bowls; pour the miso and shrimp over the noodles. Serve immediately.

FAUX CHICKEN AND SHRIMP PHO

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to boil, then remove from heat.
• Add noodles to the pot; let stand until tender, about 15 minutes, then drain and set aside in a large serving bowl.
• Combine chicken broth, onion slices, fish sauce, sliced baby carrots and chicken in a soup pot; bring to a simmer.
• In a cheesecloth or tea infuser, add the whole cloves, sliced ginger, garlic, star anise and place in the soup pot with the chicken.
• Simmer the chicken, vegetables and spice mixture for about 30 minutes, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
• Remove chicken and cool it until you can cut into cubes; place back into the simmering soup pot.
• Remove the cheesecloth or tea infuser, discard ingredients inside.
• Add bean sprouts and shrimp and simmer for about 5 more minutes.
• Ladle the soup into the large serving bowl with the noodles.
• Add the green onions, cilantro and mint leaves to the serving bowl.
• Serve with fresh lime wedges.

SPICY SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS WITH CELLOPHANE NOODLES

Steps:

• Preheat oil in fryer to 360 degrees.
• In a wok, heat the oil over high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and pepper sauce, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the bell peppers, bok choy, and rice wine and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the shrimp, scallops, and soy sauce, and cook until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the green onions and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a hot fryer, add the cellophane noodles, and fry quickly until puffed and golden. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Top the seafood mixture with the noodles and serve immediately.