THAI STIR-FRIED VERMICELLI (PAD WUN-SEN)

Thai Stir-Fried Vermicelli (Pad Wun-Sen) image

Provided by PalatablePastime

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) package rice vermicelli
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 lb lean pork loin, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried shrimp
1 fresh cayenne pepper, thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienned
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tablespoons chopped green onions
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Soak rice vermicelli in a bowl of warm water 10 minutes, then drain well; set aside.
Soak dried shrimp in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes; set aside.
Heat oil in wok; stir-fry onion and garlic until golden, adding a few drops of water if onion begins to stick (remember this process throughout cooking).
Add pork and shrimp in water and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
Add cayenne, carrots, black pepper, and fish sauce; cook 2 minutes.
Add vermicelli and stir well 1 minute.
Garnish with green onion and fresh cilantro.
Serve.