Sweet and Spicy Shrimp-Vegetable Hofan

A Pinoy version of this Asian noodle dish courtesy of one Yummy reader.

Serves 6 to 8  Prep Time 20 minutes  Cooking Time 15 minutes

2 tablepoons annato (achuete) seeds
1/4 cup sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sweet basil leaves
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup broccoli flowers
1 cup sweet pea (sitsaro)
1 kilo shrimps, deveined
500 grams hofan noodles, boiled and cooked
sesame seeds, optional

1  In a large pan, fry annato seeds in sesame oil. When oil turns orange-y, remove seeds.

2  In the prepared oil, sauté together garlic, onion, basil, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Add chili powder and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper.

3  Stir in the broccoli flowers  and sweet pea.

4  Add shrimps and hofan noodles. Mix well.

5  Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with basil leaves.

Prepping tip:  Fresh mushrooms are always best but if you can’t find them, it’s okay to use the dried stuff. Soak dried mushrooms for 1 hour, but change the water at least thrice. Don’t forget to strain water before using.

Photography by Patrick Martires │ Styling by Elaine P. Lim

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