Egg Noodles with Shrimp Roe 手工全蛋蝦籽生麵

This is a continuation of my last post on making homemade noodles. This recipe is a bit different: replace water with whole eggs, and the addition of shrimp roe makes it more flavorable. It can be served fresh or dried for long term storage. Another option or variation is to use whole wheat instead or bread flour for a wholesome goodness.

Ingredients:
300g unbleached bread flour/whole wheat
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp shrimp roe
3 eggs, large
3 tsp oil
cornstarch for dusting

1) In a stand mixer bowl, add the ingredients and use the dough hook to knead for 5 minutes. If making by hand, put all the ingredients in a large bowl and hand knead. The dough should be on the dry side.

2) Cover and let the dough rest at RT for 20 minutes.

3) Divide the dough into three or four portions. Use a pasta/noodle machine to roll, from the largest setting to thinner. Dust with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
4) Cut to the desired shape or thickness.

5) Boil a pot of water and put the noodles in. Once it floats to the top, it is done. Remove to a bowl and serve with sesame oil and soy sauce.

Serving suggestion: add scallion and ginger shreds and more shrimp roe on top.

Note:
1) If you prefer a softer noodle, use all purpose flour.
2) Try not to add too much liquid. The wetter the dough, the more difficult it is for the pasta machine to cut and they will stick together.

Pearl Shrimp Balls 珍珠蝦丸

Here is another easy to fix dish that will bring something different to the dinner table. Not only is it easy to make, it is also considered to be relatively healthy because of the way it is cooked. Steaming has had a long history in Chinese cuisine while Westerners mostly utilize methods like baking, grilling and deep frying. By steaming, a lot of the nutrients are preserved without adding excessive oil or fat to the food. No wonder it is the preferred method of cooking for many people.

Some foods are good to look at but may not taste as good, while others are sinfully delicious but may not be appealing. This dish is not just attractive and delicious, but also simple to construct using a healthy method as well. I used shrimps in making this dish but other meat like minced pork or chicken can be a good substitute (steaming time has to be increased for pork and chicken). If you find pre-minced shrimp paste more convenient to use, go ahead and use it.

Portuguese Curried Shrimp with Rice 葡式咖哩蝦飯

Seafood is one of my favorite foods, especially shrimp and lobster. Gone are the good old days I spent in Boston when lobster was on sale for $2.99/pound or even less! I could have a few lobsters in a meal.

This is the first time I try to make a curried shrimp with rice dish. Instead of using water to steam the rice, the rice is cooked with shrimp broth. It makes the rice exceptionally flavorful and unique.

It is relatively easy to make and I think your family would want to try it as well, especially during winter time.