Steamed Shrimp with Bean Vermicelli in Clay Pot

Ingredients (serves 2 persons)
Lobo Potted Seafood Seasoning Paste 1 packet
Bean vermicelli 100 g (3.5 oz)
Lard or bacon 100 g (3.5 oz)
(or) vegetable oil 3 tablespoons
Shrimps 300 g (10.5 oz)
Chopped Chinese celery 2-3 stems

Preparation

A specialty in luxury Chinese restaurants. A scrumptious one-pot seafood dish 
with subtle Chinese herbs and spices. And it’s LOBO way.

• Wash shrimps thoroughly and devein.

• Soak bean vermicelli in water until soft.
• Chop into shorter strings and mix with other ingredients.

• Slice lard or bacon into 10-15 pieces, and lay them across the pot bottom.

• Vegetable oil may be used as a substitute for lard.
  

• Place Chinese celery, vermicelli and shrimps into pot.

• Close lid and set pot on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot.

Tips

• Do not steam shrimps too long, or they will become overcooked.

• Serve it with Lobo Thai seafood dipping sauce to enhance the taste (optional).

• Besides shrimps, this Potted Seafood Seasoning Paste can be used with crab, mussels or scallops separately or as a mixture.

• Ceramic and stainless steel pots can be used if a clay pot is not available.