Description
Savor authentic Shanghai fried noodles, a culinary masterpiece blending silky wheat noodles with tender pork and crisp vegetables. Sizzling wok heat and rich soy sauce create a symphony of flavors that will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Shanghai.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Shanghai-style noodles (or any fresh egg noodles)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup (150 grams) sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup (100 grams) sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup (110 grams) shredded carrots
- 1 cup (100 grams) bean sprouts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Shanghai noodles according to package directions, then thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Warm vegetable oil in a spacious wok or large skillet at medium-high temperature until shimmering.
- Quickly sauté minced garlic for approximately 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Incorporate bell peppers, mushrooms, and carrots into the pan, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables reach a vibrant, crisp-tender consistency.
- Transfer the cooked noodles into the vegetable-filled skillet, gently combining the ingredients.
- Create a harmonious sauce by whisking together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in a separate bowl.
- Pour the prepared sauce over noodles and vegetables, thoroughly tossing to ensure even coating and heating for 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce bean sprouts and green onions to the skillet, briefly stir-frying for an additional minute until sprouts become slightly wilted.
- Plate the noodles immediately while piping hot, presenting a delectable Shanghai-style culinary creation.
Notes
- Prevent Noodle Sticking Rinse cooked noodles with cold water to stop cooking and prevent clumping, ensuring each strand remains separate and glossy.
- Boost Flavor Depth Toast sesame seeds or add a dash of white pepper for an extra layer of authentic Chinese restaurant-style taste complexity.
- Customize Protein Options Easily swap vegetables or add protein like sliced chicken, beef, or tofu to make the dish more substantial and personalized.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Replace wheat noodles with rice noodles or gluten-free alternatives, and use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg