Chinese Steamed Meal for One: Garlic Vermicelli Shrimp + Garlic Oyster Sauce Lettuce + Pork Rib Yam Soup + Rice

Looking for a clean, balanced Chinese meal that’s super easy to make? This all-in-one steamed combo gives you shrimp, veggies, soup, and rice—no frying, no mess. Just pure comfort and real flavor.

Why This Recipe Works

• Balanced and nutritious combination
• Steaming locks in the most nutrients
• Everything cooks in one pot—fast, simple, and low-effort
• Common ingredients and seasonings
• No cooking skills needed, zero failure

Who Needs This

• Clean eaters
• Chinese food lovers
• Time-starved home cooks
• People avoiding junk food
• Anyone watching their weight

Ingredients

Garlic Vermicelli Steamed Shrimp

• 6 frozen or fresh shrimp
• 40g vermicelli
• 1–2 tbsp garlic sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 stalk green onion

Lettuce in Garlic Oyster Sauce

• A small handful of lettuce
• ½ tbsp garlic sauce
• ½ tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce

Pork Rib Yam Soup

• 3 pieces pork ribs
• 6 slices dried or fresh yam (see tips)
• 3 red dates
• 3 slices ginger

Rice

• 80g white rice
• 80g water
• Pinch of black and white sesame seeds

Equipment

Steamer pot or steam oven
Steam bowls/plates (ceramic, glass, or stainless steel)
Kitchen scissors
Knife & cutting board
Measuring cup

Instructions

Step 1 Prep ingredients.

Peel and slice ginger. Wash ribs thoroughly using 1 tbsp cornstarch and water—rinse several times and soak briefly to remove blood. Soak vermicelli in hot water for 5 minutes. Defrost shrimp, remove vein, trim off the front of the shrimp head (the black area is its stomach—it can contain sand and debris).

Step 2 Steam the rice.

Add rice and equal amount of water (80g) into a bowl. Place on steaming rack.

Step 3 Make the soup.

In another bowl, add ribs, red dates, ginger slices, and yam. Pour in enough water to cover everything. Place on steaming rack with rice. Steam both for 30 minutes.

Step 4 Steam the shrimp.

Place soaked vermicelli in a larger container, top with shrimp. Drizzle light soy sauce and garlic sauce on top (adjust garlic to taste). After rice and soup have steamed for 30 minutes, open the lid and add this dish to the steamer. Steam for 7 more minutes.

Step 5 Steam the lettuce.

Mix 1 tbsp light soy sauce, ½ tbsp oyster sauce, and ½ tbsp garlic sauce in a bowl. Lay lettuce flat in a plate, pour sauce over. Place in top layer of steamer. Steam for 3 minutes.

Step 6 Done!

Altogether, you’ll steam for 40 minutes:

• Lettuce: 3 min
• Shrimp: 10 min
• Rice + Soup: 40 min
  Sprinkle sesame on rice and chopped scallions on shrimp. That’s it—simple, tasty, and healthy.

Enjoy your meal!

Tips & Hacks

1. If using fresh yam, add it to the soup in the last 10 minutes (same time as the shrimp).
2. No garlic sauce? DIY by mixing minced garlic, oil, and a bit of salt.
3. Removing shrimp vein and stomach makes it cleaner and better-tasting. You can keep the shrimp head—it adds amazing flavor when steamed.

Let your steamer do the work while you chill. One pot, one meal—zero stress.

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