MEE KROB (THAI FRIED NOODLE DISH)

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Nice crispy meal with different textures and yummy flavor

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 oz dried rice vermicelli
1 1/2 inch piece of tamarind pulp
2/3 c hot water
3 c peanut oil
4 clove garlic minced
3 green onions chopped white parts only
1 red chili seeded
4 oz chicken thigh meat choppe
4 oz shrimp peeled deveined and chopped
SAUCE
4 Tbsp tamarind juice
4 Tbsp lime juice
4 Tbsp brown sugar
3 Tbsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp tomato paste
GARNISH
bean sprouts
shredded cabbage
fresh cilantro
green parts of scallions shredded

Steps:

  • 1. First melt the tamarind paste in the water. Let sit for 20 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer pushing the tamarind through and discard the solids. Remove the 4 tbsp of Tamarind liquid and set aside.
  • 2. Break the vermicelli into pieces. Heat the peanut oil to 350 degrees. Have a wire strainer or spoon ready. Have a paper plate lined with paper towels ready.
  • 3. Fry the vermicelli in small batches. It will puff up and fry fast. Drop it in when it puffs up pull it out and onto the paper towels. Repeat until all the noodles are fried. Set aside.
  • 4. Combine the ingredients together for the sauce in a saucepan on the stove. Bring to a boil and let reduce and turn syrupy. Set aside.
  • 5. In a Wok or skillet add some of the peanut oil. Add the garlic and green onions and cook one minute. Add the chicken and shrimp and cook 2 minutes. Add the sauce and combine all together.
  • 6. To plate place the fried noodles on a plate. Top with the chicken mixture and garnish with the bean sprouts, cabbage, cilantro and dark parts of scallions Serve immediately so the vermicelli is crispy

Nabina Hingma
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This mee krob was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The noodles were crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this dish to anyone who loves spicy Thai food.


Syed Sameer
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I'm not a huge fan of Thai food, but I really enjoyed this mee krob. The noodles were crispy and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. I would definitely make this dish again.


S S SaGoR
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This mee krob was so good! The noodles were crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mohammad Akbar Hussain
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I made this mee krob for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy noodles and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Arslan Rajpoot
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This recipe is a keeper! The mee krob was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I loved the combination of textures and flavors.


Gamer Kaiya
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The mee krob was delicious! The crispy noodles and flavorful sauce were a perfect combination. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thai food.


shree shant Khatiwada
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This was my first time making mee krob and it was a success! The noodles were perfectly crispy and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Dark Kitty Renarde
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I've made this mee krob recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The noodles are always crispy, the sauce is delicious, and the vegetables are fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Helen Digo
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The mee krob turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish looked just like the pictures. The flavor was fantastic, with the perfect amount of sweetness, sourness, and heat. I also appreciated that the recipe included a vegeta


Mistar Gorkhali
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This mee krob recipe was a hit! The noodles were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I especially loved the addition of the peanuts and bean sprouts, which added a nice crunch and freshness. Overall, this is a great dish that