Noodle frittata with plum sauce

Ingredients


  • 125g vermicelli noodles
  • 40ml (2 tablespoons) peanut oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 4 shallots, sliced on diagonal
  • 1 small carrot, peeled, grated
  • 1 small red capsicum, thinly sliced
  • 2 x 170g cans crabmeat, drained
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, trimmed
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
  • Plum sauce, to serve

Description

  • 1.

    Soak the vermicelli in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  • 2.

    Heat half the oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, then add shallots, carrot and capsicum. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl with the crabmeat, sprouts and noodles.

  • 3.

    Beat the eggs, season, then add to vegetables and noodles. Stir in the coriander. Heat remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan over very low heat. Add the frittata mixture and cook, partially covered, for 15 minutes until firm.

  • 4.

    Place under a hot grill to finish cooking. Rest for 5 minutes. Serve with the plum sauce.