Singapore noodle lettuce wraps

Serves: 6
Prep: 20
Cook: 10

This takeaway favourite becomes an easy to make at-home favourite. A simple dish the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 250g packet rice vermicelli
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 shallots, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
  • 8 cups chopped vegetables of choice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 12 mini cos lettuce leaves
  • ¼ cup crushed nuts

Method

  1. Step 1

    Place vermicelli in a heat proof bowl and pour over boiling water. Stand for 5 minutes then drain. Cut vermicelli in half with scissors.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a wok and cook lightly beaten egg until firm and set. Remove from wok and dice.

  3. Step 3

    Add remaining oil and sauté garlic and shallots for 1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Add spices and continue to sauté for a further minute.

  5. Step 5

    Stir through vegies and stir fry for 5 minutes or until tender.

  6. Step 6

    Mix through noodles and soy sauce. Heat through. Drizzle with sesame oil.

  7. Step 7

    Serve in lettuce cups sprinkled with diced egg and crushed nuts. Serves 6.

Tips

  • Chinese five spice is available in the supermarket and is a common addition to Asian cooking.

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