Fried Glass Noodles (Vermicelli) with Carrots and Chicken

Fried glass noodles, also known as vermicelli, are a delightful dish that combines the unique texture of these neutral flavoured glass noodles with tender chicken breast meat and vibrant carrots. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to incorporate your favorite vegetables. Here’s how to make this delicious meal.

This mung bean vermicelli is different from the rice vermicelli, the former is translucent after cooked, while the latter remains white. Rice vermicelli can be used to make delicious noodle dishes such as Seafood Dry Mee Siam Goreng or Vegetarian Fried Bee Hoon.

Ingredients

• 200 g mung bean vermicelli
• 1 small carrot
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp cooking oil

Seasoning

• ½ cup water
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce

Marinade for chicken

• 250 g chicken breast or chicken thigh skinless and boneless
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the Glass Noodles: Soak the glass noodles in water for about 10–15 minutes until they soften. Drain and set aside.
2. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the marinade ingredients. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes for better flavor.
3. Stir-fry the Vegetables: Add minced garlic to the oil in a work over medium heat, stirring until fragrant. Then add the julienned carrots and stir-fry for about 2–3 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Cook the Chicken: Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the marinated chicken to the other side. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
5. Combine with Noodles: Add the soaked glass noodles to the skillet along with the noodles seasoning. Toss everything together gently to ensure that the noodles are well-coated with the sauce and mixed with the chicken and vegetables.
6. Final Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce, salt, or pepper as needed. Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
7. Serve: Transfer to serving plates and garnish with chopped green onions. Enjoy your fried glass noodles with carrots and chicken hot!

Tips

• Customize Your Dish: Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms based on your preference.
• Protein Variations: This recipe works well with shrimp or tofu if you’d like a different protein option.
• Make It Spicy: For those who enjoy heat, consider adding sliced chili peppers or a dash of chili sauce.

This fried glass noodle dish is not only satisfying but also packed with flavors and textures that everyone will love! Enjoy this quick meal any day of the week!