A One Dish Deal or Lunch
Giant Noodle Rolls - Goi Tiew Lohd 
Goi Tiew Lohd is usually eaten as a snack but makes a good lunch.
2 Servings
| 1 | package | tofu - extra firm | |
| 1 | tablespoon | salty Chinese cabbage | |
| ground pepper | |||
| 1 | green onion | ||
| fried garlic | |||
| 1/2 | package | fresh flat rice noodles | |
| 6 | sprigs | cilantro | |
| 1/4 | lb | bean sprouts | |
| 1/2 | cup | shrimp | Optional |
Tips and substitutions
If you would like a vegetarian dish, omit the shrimp. Otherwise, fresh shrimp can be substituted with dry shrimp or cooked ground meat.
You can save time by cooking directly in the bowls or plates you will serve in. With this meal, I present each person a bowl with 1 or 2 noodle rolls, instead of having them scoop from a common plate. Once the noodle roll is cooked, it is tough to pick one up without having it fall apart.
If you would like a vegetarian dish, omit the shrimp. Otherwise, fresh shrimp can be substituted with dry shrimp or cooked ground meat.
You can save time by cooking directly in the bowls or plates you will serve in. With this meal, I present each person a bowl with 1 or 2 noodle rolls, instead of having them scoop from a common plate. Once the noodle roll is cooked, it is tough to pick one up without having it fall apart.
Cut the rice noodles into 5 inch x 8 inch rectangles. If your noodles were refrigerated, steam them for a few minutes or microwave them, so that they become softer and easier to peel. Otherwise, they can be very difficult to handle and mey break.
Assembling: Lay the noodles sheet on a plate or large cutting board. Add tofu, shrimp, bean sprout, sliced onion and cilantro and Salted chinese cabbage on the noodles. Sprinkle some black pepper on top. Wrap the noodles around the filling. The ends should be open.
Cooking: There are two ways of cooking the noodles; the traditional way and the microwave way.
To steam the noodles: If you have a big steamer that can accommodate a bowl or plate, put the noodles in the dish and steam the whole thing for 5 -7 minutes. You can also put the roll directly in the steamer, but is may be a little challenging to get it out after it is steamed.
To microwave the noodles, which I find faster and easier without any loss of taste or texture: Place the noodle rolls in a plate and cover the plate and microwave for 6-8 minutes (depending on you microwave.) The noodles should be hot and steamy.
Presenting:Sprinkle green onion and cilantro on top of the noodles. Add a teaspoon of garlic oil on top. Serve hot with sauce. Prepare plenty of sauce. The noodles should be soaked in sauce for maximum taste. Enjoy this delicious healthy dish!
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Giant Noodle Roll Sauce - Nam Jim Goi Tiew Lohd
| 3 | tablespoons | vinegar | |
| 5 | teaspoons | sugar | |
| 4 | teaspoons | soy sauce | |
| 1-3 | tablespoon | ground fresh chili paste | |
| 2 | teaspoons | fish sauce |
Mix all ingredients together and heat up the mixture in a microwave for 1-2 minutes to dissolve the sugar and warm the sauce.
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