Ingredients

  • 12 lb medium shrimp, peeled (41 to 50 count)
  • 2 12 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 34 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
  • 14 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
  • salt
  • 6 ounces rice vermicelli (also called rice sticks)
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 3 medium shallots, sliced thin (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2 by 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 cup bean sprouts

Method

  • Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan for cooking the noodles.
  • Mix the shrimp and 1/2 teaspoon curry powder in a small bowl and set it aside.
  • Mix the garlic and remaining 2 teaspoons curry powder together in another bowl and set it aside.
  • Mix the broth, soy sauce, and mirin together in a third bowl and set it aside.
  • Add 1 teaspoon salt and the noodles to the boiling water, stir to separate, and boil until tender, about 1 minute.
  • Drain thoroughly and set the noodles aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  • Add the shrimp and cook until slightly browned, about 45 seconds.
  • Turn the shrimp with tongs and continue to cook for another 45 seconds.
  • Remove the shrimp from the pan and set them aside in bowl.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil.
  • Add the garlic and curry powder mixture and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the shallots and stir-fry until they begin to soften, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the bell pepper and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Add the softened noodles, shrimp, broth mixture, and bean sprouts and toss until the ingredients are combined and the noodles heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Serve immediately.