Singapore Noodles for Two

Name: Singapore Noodles for Two
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons, vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon, curry powder; Pinch, cayenne pepper (optional); 3 ounces, dried rice vermicelli; 1 tablespoon, soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon, sugar; 6 ounces, large shrimp (26 to 30 per pound), peeled, deveined, tails removed, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 , large eggs, lightly beaten; , Salt; 1 , large garlic clove, minced to paste; 1/2 teaspoon, grated fresh ginger; 1/2 , red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks; 1 , large shallot, sliced thin; 1/3 cup, chicken broth; 2 ounces (1 cup), bean sprouts; 2 , scallions, cut into 1/2-inch-pieces; 1 teaspoon, lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving

Main Courses
Asian
Fish & Seafood
For Two

By Andrea Geary ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2014

The trademark of this Hong Kong stir-fry is its bold curry flavor, but all that curry powder creates a dusty texture. We bloom the curry powder in oil to smooth things out.

SERVES 2

TIME 1¼ hours

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