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Shanghai Fried Noodles

Savory Shanghai Fried Noodles for Cozy Home Meals

Experience the magic of Shanghai Fried Noodles, a delightful blend of tender pork, crunchy cabbage, and earthy mushrooms to satisfy your cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • large pot
  • Colander
  • large pan or wok
  • tongs or spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles

  • 8 oz thick noodles

For the Pork

  • 1 lb pork, sliced can substitute with chicken or tofu

For the Vegetables

  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • ¼ cup green onions, chopped

For the Sauces

  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce opt for low-sodium if desired
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil can substitute with olive oil

For Thickening

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon water adjust as needed for consistency

Seasoning

  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced pork with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Stir well and let it sit for 15 minutes.
  • In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and add the thick noodles. Cook according to package instructions (4-6 minutes), then drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok. Once the oil shimmers, add the marinated pork and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Add the shredded cabbage and sliced mushrooms to the pan, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
  • Add the reserved cooked noodles to the pan and toss everything together for 2-3 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the flavors.
  • Stir in the chopped green onions and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for an extra 2 minutes, then serve hot.

Notes

This dish can be customized with various proteins and vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy Dinner, noodles, pork, quick meal, Shanghai Fried Noodles, Vegetables
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