Chinese Garlic Shrimp Clay Pot with Vermicelli

Name: Chinese Garlic Shrimp Clay Pot with Vermicelli
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp; 8 oz napa cabbage; 7 oz enoki mushroom; 0.5 medium red onion; 2 bundles mung bean vermicelli; 1 head garlic; 2 red chilies; 3 tbsp neutral oil; 3 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tsp sugar; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.5 cup ice-cold water; 1 stalk scallions

This aromatic clay pot dish features succulent jumbo shrimp steamed over a bed of silky vermicelli noodles and fresh vegetables. Infused with a sizzling garlic-chili oil sauce, it's a restaurant-quality meal that's surprisingly easy to make at home.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time30 Mins

Cook Time15 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

large shrimp
1 lb
napa cabbage
8 oz
enoki mushroom
7 oz
medium red onion
0.5
mung bean vermicelli
2 bundles
garlic
1 head
red chilies
2
neutral oil
3 tbsp
light soy sauce
3 tbsp
oyster sauce
1 tbsp
Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp
sugar
1 tsp
salt
0.3 tsp
ice-cold water
0.5 cup
scallions
1 stalk

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the shrimp by using kitchen shears to trim away the legs and sharp edges around the head. Butterfly the shrimp by cutting along the back, then remove the vein using a toothpick. Rinse them thoroughly, shake off excess water, and set aside.

In a medium heat-proof bowl, combine the minced garlic and chopped red chilies. Heat the neutral oil in a small pan until it shimmers, then carefully pour the hot oil over the garlic and chilies to release their aroma (it should sizzle). Stir in the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and salt until well combined.

Using a medium-sized clay pot or a wide heavy-bottomed pot, layer the ingredients starting with the red onion at the bottom, followed by the napa cabbage, enoki mushrooms, and finally the mung bean vermicelli noodles.

Arrange the prepared shrimp on top of the noodles in a circular pattern. Pour the water evenly over the shrimp, followed by the garlic sauce mixture. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.