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Photograph of the finished Goong ob woon sen

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Goong ob woon sen

40 min Hands-on time
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Soak the vermicelli in cold water for 10 minutes until softened, then drain.
  2. 2 The sauce consists of oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, crushed peppercorns, and chicken broth.
  3. 3 Spread thinly sliced pork belly at the bottom of the clay pot, then arrange shredded ginger and crushed garlic on top.
  4. 4 Put the vermicelli in a pot, pour the sauce over it evenly, then arrange the peeled shrimp on top.
  5. 5 Cover and simmer over medium heat for 12 minutes until the shrimp turn bright red and the vermicelli absorbs all the sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately.

With an appliance

  • Microwave 36 min

    Replace step 5: cover the microwave-safe pot tightly, microwave at 700 W for 8 minutes, then let it rest for 2 minutes; steps 1–4 remain the same.