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    Home » Clay Pot Noodles

    Vermicelli Noodle with Mushrooms and Shrimps

    Published: October 16, 2022, Last Modified: October 16, 2022 by Meng

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    This is an easy vermicelli recipe, where vermicelli is braised with mushrooms and shrimps in a clay pot. Noodles absorb the taste of shrimp and mushroom during the braise, giving the final dish the savory flavor.

    cooked vermicelli noodles, mushrooms, shrimps in clay pot with soup

    Chinese vermicelli or cellophane noodles, or fensi (粉丝)in Chinese, also called glass noodles, is a type of transparent and thin noodles, made of mung beans starch and water. You can find those in your local Chinese grocery store (or non-Chinese grocery stores in some areas). Usually they are sold in dried form. Before used in cooking, they needed to be soaked to reconstitute. They can be used in stew, soups, stir-fried dishes like this one.

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    Ingredients

    Shrimps, mushrooms, vermicelli noodles are main ingredients for this recipe. In addition, you'll need green onion for cooking and garnishing, chopped garlic cloves and ginger for cooking. For seasoning, light soy sauce, cooking wine, and peppercorn powder.

    4 small glass bowls containing chopped green onions, ginger slices, finely chopped garlic cloves and frozen shrimps.
    2 small bunches of vermicelli noodle soaked in water in a white container
    shiitake mushrooms soaked in water in a white container
    • Around 12 white shrimps, de-veined
    • 2 small bunches of vermicelli noodles
    • 5 dry mushrooms
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 2 slices of ginger
    • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
    • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon cooking wine
    • 1 teaspoon peppercorn
    • Water

    Notes and Variations

    • Shrimp: I use raw, de-veined, headless, shell-on frozen white shrimps. I don't have any particular preference for the shrimps. I just used what I had in the freezer.
    • Mushrooms: I use dried shiitake mushrooms, pre-soak until softened beforehand, but you can use fresh shiitake mushroom instead.
    • Chinese vermicelli: these vermicelli noodles come in bunches in the package. 2 bunches are needed for making this recipe.
    • Garnishing: sprinkle chopped green onions/scallions on finished dish. If you prefer spicy, you can also sprinkle chopped chili pepper. But they are optional.

    Instructions

    Preparation

    • Pre-soak dried shiitake mushrooms
    • Pre-soak dry vermicelli noodles
    • Thaw shrimps if use frozen shrimps

    Step-by-Step

    Chopped green onion, ginger and garlic are cooked in oil in a stainless steel wok

    Heat up cooking oil in the wok over medium heat; Saute green onion, garlic cloves and ginger until aroma.

    12 shrimps in stainless steel wok

    Add shrimps and stir fry until they begin to turn pink.

    vermicelli noodles in clay pot

    Heat a clay pot, place a layer of soaked vermicelli firstly

    6 shiitake mushrooms laid on top of vermicelli noodles in a clay pot

    Add mushrooms on top

    cooked shrimps, mushrooms and vermicelli noodles in clay pot

    Transfer all the content in the wok to the clay pot.

    cooked shrimps, mushrooms and vermicelli noodles in clay pot with dressing

    Add salt, then soy sauce, cooking wine, peppercorn powder.

    cooked shrimps, shiitake mushrooms and vermicelli noodles immersed in water in clay pot

    Add water to cover half of the pot.

    clay pot with cover on stove

    Cover and bring it to a boil, continue cooking for around 5 minutes.

    1. Garnish with chopped coriander or green onion (optional)
    2. Serve and enjoy, add salt to taste.
    Cooked vermicelli noodles, shelled shrimps and shiitake mushrooms in a clay pot with a pair of chopsticks stick to the pot

    Tips

    Pre-soak dried shiitake mushrooms

    When using dry mushrooms in this recipe, make sure to pre-soak the mushrooms.

    • Add dry mushrooms to a large bowl or container.
    • Cover with enough warm water and soak for around 20 to 30 minutes to become soft. But the time can vary depending on the thickness of mushroom caps.
    • Once mushrooms are done soaking, discard water.
    • Rinse mushrooms a few times and proceed with the recipe.

    Pre-soak dry vermicelli noodles

    Follow the instruction on the package if any. Otherwise:

    • Add dry vermicelli noodles to a large bowl or container
    • Cover with enough warm water and soak for around 15 minutes until soft
    • Then drain the water and proceed with the recipe.

    FAQs

    Is it a must to use clay pot for this dish?


    No. You can make this dish in other kinds of utensils that you have. Clay pot is commonly used in Chinese cooking, especially in dishes that need to be simmered, stewed or braised. Clay pots allow the heat and moisture to circulate evenly. This lets the food retain the nutritive value.

    What are some substitutes for dried shiitake mushrooms?


    I use dried shiitake mushrooms in this recipe. You can use fresh ones instead. I usually keep a bag of dried shiitake mushrooms in my pantry and pro-soak some whenever needed. I like the aroma of the mushroom and the flavor.

    Crimini mushrooms are another great option. They give slightly sweet and earthy flavor.

    Serving and storage suggestions

    You can serve Vermicelli Noodle as a main dish, or with rice. When served with rice, pour a couple of spoons of the source over the rice and let the rice soak-up all the delicious sauce!

    I don't recommend to store the dish, re-heated vermicelli noodles don't taste well.

    For more delicious vermicelli recipes, you will also love these:

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    • Vermicelli Noodle Soup with Pork Bone Stock

    cooked vermicelli noodles, mushrooms, shrimps in clay pot with soup
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    Vermicelli braised with mushrooms and shrimps

    This is an easy vermicelli recipe, where vermicelli is braised with mushrooms and shrimps in a clay pot. Noodles absorb the taste of shrimp and mushroom during the braise, giving the final dish the savory flavor.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Keyword: Vermicelli noodle recipe
    Servings: 2 people

    Equipment

    • Clay Pot

    Ingredients

    • 12 white shrimps, de-veined
    • 2 small bunches of vermicelli noodles
    • 5 dry mushrooms
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 2 slices of ginger
    • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
    • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon cooking wine
    • 1 teaspoon ground peppercorn
    • Water

    Instructions

    Preparation

    • Pre-soak dry vermicelli until soft
    • Pre-soak dry shiitake mushrooms
    • Thaw frozen shrimps

    Instruction:

    • Heat up cooking oil in the wok over medium heat; Saute chopped green onions, garlic cloves and ginger until aroma. Add shrimps and stir fry until they begin to turn pink.
    • Heat a clay pot, place a layer of soaked vermicelli firstly and then transfer all the content in the wok to the clay pot.
    • Add salt, then soy sauce, cooking wine, peppercorn powder.
    • Then add water to cover half of the pot.
    • Bring it to a boil, continue cooking for around 5 minutes.
    • Garnish with chopped coriander or green onion (optional)
    • Serve and enjoy, add salt to taste

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