Written by Norman Kuhlmann
This Asian-inspired soup features thin rice noodles, shrimp, ginger, and fresh vegetables. It is simple to cook, yet it is healthy and nutritious at the same time.
Quick facts:
Noodles are a favorite among many people and some people eat noodles all the time, but did you know about the world history of noodles?
- Noodles are one of the oldest known foods.
- The word 'noodle' was first used in 1765.
- The first noodle machine was invented in 1833.
- The oldest recorded appearance of noodles dates back to Chinese legend where the Chinese Emperor Huangdi and his people consumed a noodle dish made from millet around 2000 B.C.
- Although noodles were invented in China, the first instant ramen noodles were exported by a Japanese inventor and entrepreneur.
- Noodles were originally sold as a luxury item, but nowadays they’re so affordable that they’ve become one of Asia’s most popular take-out food items.
- Instant noodles were first consumed in space on the Soviet Mir space station on August 6, 1995 during a six-person multinational crew mission under an international agreement between Russia and Japan!
How To Make Asian Rice Noodle Soup with Shrimps in your own Kitchen ?
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 100 gr. (3 ounces) thin rice noodles
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 125 gr. (4 ounces) ounces sliced shitake mushroom
- 1 Litre (~32 ounces) boxed low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 1 )
- 1 piece of ginger (2 cm long), peeled and cut into 4 coins (approx. 0.25 cm)
Total time to assemble ..... 30 m
Prepare ingredients ........... 15 m
Arrange all the ingredients around a table to work quickly and assemble your noodle soup with shrimps without complications.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; remove pan from heat. Add noodles; let soak just until tender (about 8 minutes). Drain the noodles in a colander; rinse. Toss the noodles and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large bowl; set aside.
Add canola oil to pan; sauté mushrooms over medium heat, stirring until soft and golden (about 2–3 minutes). Add broth, carrots, and ginger; simmer 5 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer until shrimp is cooked through (about 2 minutes). Stir in scallions, lime juice, soy sauce, and half of herbs.
Divide noodles among 4 serving bowls; ladle soup over noodles. Sprinkle soup with remaining herbs; drizzle each with the remaining sesame oil.
Recommendation! Try a glass of Cava "Roger de Flor" to sparkle it down... !
¡Buen provecho!
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Norman Kuhlmann
"Life is too short to speak one language and stay in one place." In 2020, this philosophy took him from familiar London to sunny Barcelona. As an ardent supporter of the "Barcelona Spirit Movement" he is enjoying trips to great places & beaches, cooking Mediterranean food or attempting to dance salsa. For more insights about Living in Barcelona and tasty recipes follow his blog
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