Bird's Nest

Delight your taste buds with the visually stunning and flavor-packed "Bird's Nest," a vibrant Asian-inspired dish that's as fun to eat as it is to serve. This recipe features a crispy, golden vermicelli "nest" that cradles a medley of colorful stir-fried vegetables, including carrots, bell peppers, and bean sprouts, all coated in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of cornstarch for the perfect glossy finish. The unique deep-fried vermicelli adds a delightful crunch to every bite, while the aromatic garlic and seasoned sauce elevate the dish to restaurant-quality perfection. Perfect for a show-stopping appetizer or as a light main course, this quick and easy recipe is ready in under an hour and serves four. Get ready to impress your family or guests with this creative and delicious recipe! Keywords: Bird's Nest recipe, crispy vermicelli, stir-fried vegetables, savory Asian dish, quick and easy appetizer.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 100 grams Vermicelli
• 500 ml Oil for deep frying
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 1 large Red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 large Green bell pepper, julienned
• 100 grams Bean sprouts
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Soak the vermicelli in warm water for about 10 minutes until they soften. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the oil for deep frying to 180°C (350°F).

Step 3

Using a slotted spoon or spider, lower a small amount of vermicelli into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining vermicelli.

Step 4

In a separate large pan or wok, add 2 tablespoons of the frying oil, then sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the julienned carrots, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the garlic. Stir-fry for around 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 6

Add the bean sprouts to the pan, and mix everything together.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.

Step 8

Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables and stir well to evenly coat and thicken. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and all vegetables are cooked through.

Step 9

To serve, arrange the fried vermicelli on a serving platter as if creating a nest shape. Spoon the cooked vegetable mixture into the center of the nest.

Step 10

Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1181.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4751.8

Total Fat 501.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2840.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 10.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 115.5mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1135.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 93.0%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 6.1%