Sichuan-style Spicy Shrimp with Vermicelli
Sichuan-style Spicy Shrimp with Vermicelli is a Chinese dish with shrimp and thin noodle-like vermicelli cooked in a spicy sauce made with Sichuan pepper, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. It has a numbing and spicy flavor with a mix of textures from the shrimp and vermicelli. It is a popular dish in Sichuan cuisine and has gained popularity worldwide due to its delicious taste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium sized raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 oz vermicelli noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 8-10 dried red chilies
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp doubanjiang (broad bean paste)
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 green onion, chopped
About the recipe
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Difficulty: Medium