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Location: Quality Food Center - Bellevue East (1510 145th Pl SE)

Burmese Turmeric Shrimp Noodles

A Burmese-inspired weeknight noodle toss with turmeric-garlic shrimp and a bright cucumber-radish slaw for cool crunch.

Total time: 30 minutes

Estimated cost: About $14–$18 using the listed shrimp sale, rice noodles, and late-June produce.

Health notes: Serves 2; about 520 calories per serving with lean protein from shrimp, moderate carbs from rice noodles, and plenty of fresh produce.

Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc works well with the lime, herbs, and gentle chile heat; iced green tea is a great nonalcoholic choice.

Ingredients

  • Shrimp Raw White P&D Large 31/40 Count
    10 oz, thawed if frozen and patted dry $7.99
  • A Taste of Thai® Vermicelli Rice Noodles
    5 oz $3.99
  • Cucumber
    1 small, thinly sliced $0.99
  • Green Top Red Radishes
    1/2 bunch, thinly sliced $1.99
  • Green Onions
    2, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated $1.50
  • Organic Cilantro
    1/3 bunch, chopped $1.99
  • Fresh Organic Limes - Each
    1, juiced $1.50
  • Garlic
    2 cloves, minced $0.79
  • Ginger Root
    1 teaspoon grated $4.99
  • Neutral oil
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Fish sauce
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Brown sugar or honey
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground turmeric
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Red pepper flakes or chili crisp
    to taste
  • Roasted peanuts
    2 tablespoons, chopped, optional
  • Charles Smith Wines Kungfu Girl Riesling Washington White Wine
    750 ml $13.99

Instructions

  1. Prep the produce and sauce: thinly slice the cucumber and radishes, slice the green onions with whites and greens separated, chop the cilantro, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons water.
  2. Make the cucumber-radish slaw by tossing the cucumber, radishes, green onion greens, half the cilantro, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon of the lime-fish sauce mixture; set aside to stay crisp.
  3. Cook or soak the vermicelli rice noodles according to package directions until just tender, then drain, rinse briefly with cool water, and shake dry well.
  4. Season the shrimp with turmeric, a pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes; heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add the green onion whites, garlic, and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink, opaque, and just cooked through; transfer to a plate if the pan looks crowded.
  6. Add the drained noodles and remaining lime-fish sauce mixture to the skillet and toss over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the noodles; return shrimp to the pan and toss once more.
  7. Plate the warm turmeric shrimp noodles in shallow bowls, pile the cucumber-radish slaw alongside or on top, and finish with remaining cilantro, chopped peanuts if using, and extra chili to taste.

Wine picks:

  • Charles Smith Wines Kungfu Girl Riesling Washington White Wine $13.99 750 ml
  • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough $14.99 750 ml

Why it works: Two complementary options: an aromatic, slightly off‑dry Riesling to tame the chile heat and echo the ginger/fish‑sauce sweetness, and a zippy Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to sharpen lime, cilantro and cut the oil from the shrimp-noodles.

Grilled Armenian Lamb Lula

Smoky, juicy Armenian-style lamb lula kebabs pair with lemony pearl couscous and a crisp tomato-cucumber herb salad for a bright summer grill dinner.

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: About $24–$29 using listed ingredients, with pantry spices and oil not included.

Health notes: About 620 calories per serving, with roughly 32g protein, moderate carbs from couscous, and a generous serving of fresh vegetables.

Drink pairing: A lightly chilled Pinot Noir complements the smoky lamb and fresh herbs; sparkling water with lemon is a refreshing nonalcoholic match.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth Organic® Natural Ground Lamb
    10 oz $12.99
  • Kroger® Pearl Couscous
    3/4 cup dry $2.49
  • Cucumber
    1 medium, diced $0.99
  • Fresh Red Tomato
    12 oz, diced $2.49
  • Jumbo Red Onion
    1/4 small onion, divided $2.29
  • Parsley
    1/3 cup chopped, divided $1.89
  • Mint
    2 tablespoons chopped $1.49
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1 lemon, zested and juiced $2.00
  • Garlic
    2 cloves, grated or minced $0.79
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons, divided
  • Ground cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika or sweet paprika
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground allspice or cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
    to taste
  • Plain yogurt
    1/3 cup, optional for serving
  • Owen Roe Sinister Hand Grenache Oregon Red Wine
    750 ml $23.99

Instructions

  1. Prep the produce: dice the cucumber and tomato, finely chop the parsley and mint, zest and juice the lemon, mince the garlic, and grate 1–2 tablespoons of the red onion onto a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Squeeze the grated onion firmly to remove excess liquid, then finely dice the remaining onion for the salad.
  2. In a bowl, combine the ground lamb, squeezed grated onion, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, paprika, allspice, 2 tablespoons parsley, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Knead vigorously by hand for 1–2 minutes until the mixture turns tacky, sticky, and cohesive, then shape into 4 short oval kebabs around metal skewers or into sturdy grillable logs.
  3. Start the pearl couscous according to package directions in salted water. While it cooks, heat a grill to medium-high and oil the grates once hot.
  4. Make the salad by tossing the cucumber, tomato, diced red onion, mint, remaining parsley, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Let it sit while the lamb grills.
  5. Drain the couscous if needed, then toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon parsley. Cover to keep warm.
  6. Grill the lamb kebabs for 3–4 minutes per side, turning carefully, until browned and the center reaches 160°F for ground lamb. Transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Taste the couscous and salad, adjusting with extra lemon, salt, or pepper as needed. Plate the couscous, top with the grilled lamb lula kebabs, spoon the tomato-cucumber salad alongside, and add a dollop of plain yogurt if using.

Wine picks:

  • Owen Roe Sinister Hand Grenache Oregon Red Wine $23.99 750 ml
  • Lucien Albrecht Brut Rose Pinot Noir France Sparkling Wine $24.99 750 ml

Why it works: Two complementary options: a spicy, medium-bodied Grenache to echo the warm cumin/allspice and stand up to grilled lamb, and a bright sparkling rosé to refresh the palate against the lamb’s fat and the lemony couscous/salad. Serve the Owen Roe lightly chilled (55–60°F) or room temp to keep fruit and spice expressive; serve the Lucien Albrecht well chilled (45–50°F) so the bubbles cut richness and highlight the salad and yogurt.

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