*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Singapore Soup Noodles

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Shrimp -- preferably fresh with
                        - heads on
   3       tb           Peanut oil
   3       cl           Garlic -- crushed & chopped
   1                    Fresh ginger piece (1/2") --
                        - peeled & chopped fine
   8       oz           Pork -- cooked, cut into strips
   1       c            Bean sprouts
   4       oz           Fine noodles or vermicelli
                        Garnish:
   4       oz           Crab meat -- flaked
     1/4                Cucumber -- peeled and diced
   6                    Scallions -- chopped fine

  Stock:

  Remove shells and heads, if available, from shrimp. Put heads and
  shells, or just shells, into a large saucepan, and add 5 cups
  water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  Salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and strain. Set aside
  3-1/2 cups of this broth.
  
  Now heat the oil in the large saucepan. When just smoking, add
  chopped garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 1 minute, or until golden.
  Add pork, deveined shrimp, and sprouts; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  Pour the reserved broth back in and return to boil. Stir in
  noodles, cook 5 minutes or until done. Transfer to a large serving
  bowl and garnish with the crab, cucumber, and scallions; serve
  piping hot.


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