shrimp ramen

ingredients:

• 2 packages ramen noodles or
• Chinese noodles
• 5 ounces or 20 peeled shrimps
• 7 ounces napa cabbage
• (Chinese cabbage)
• 2 1/2 cups Chinese soup stock or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons potato starch (katakuriko)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 quart water

step 1:

Cut the napa cabbage (Chinese cabbage) into 1/2 in. strips.

step 2:

Heat the salad oil in a pan. Add the shrimps and saute for 1 minute on medium heat. Add the napa cabbage (Chinese cabbage) and saute for a couple of minutes.

step 3:

Pour the Chinese soup stock (or chicken broth), soy sauce and salt into the pan. Bring to a boil.

step 4:

Mix the potato starch and 2 tablespoons water. Add the mixture into the pan. Stir until creamy. Remove from the heat.

step 5:

Boil the1 quart of water in a big pan and add the ramen noodles (or Chinese noodles). Boil for 1 to 4 minutes (follow the cooking instructions on the bag). After boiling, drain the noodles in a colander and quickly add to the serving bowls.