Long glistening noodles pile high in the center of a vibrant plate, adorned by Shiitake mushrooms, red bell peppers, and carrots cut into festive shapes. Garnish of chopped green onions and sesame seeds adds a pop of color. The plate showcases festive colors of red, green, and gold, embodying the Lunar New Year spirit.

Lunar New Year Longevity Noodles

Name: Lunar New Year Longevity Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Chinese egg noodles, 500g none; Shiitake mushrooms, 1 cup sliced; Red bell pepper, 1 thinly sliced; Carrots, 2 cut into festive shapes; Green onions, 2 finely chopped; Garlic cloves, 2 minced; Light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons none; Dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoons none; Sesame oil, 1 tablespoons none; Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons none; Sesame seeds, for garnish none; Salt, to taste none; Pepper, to taste none

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: February 17, 2026

This recipe is a homage to the traditional Chinese New Year dish: Longevity Noodles. The key ingredients, Chinese egg noodles and Shiitake mushrooms, infuse the dish with distinctive umami flavors, while the colorful vegetables and garnishing bring both taste and splendor.

Ingredients (for 4)

Chinese egg noodles - 500g - none
Shiitake mushrooms - 1 cup - sliced
Red bell pepper - 1 - thinly sliced
Carrots - 2 - cut into festive shapes
Green onions - 2 - finely chopped
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Light soy sauce - 2 tablespoons - none
Dark soy sauce - 1 tablespoons - none
Sesame oil - 1 tablespoons - none
Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Sesame seeds - for garnish - none
Salt - to taste - none
Pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍜💧👌

Cook the 500g of Chinese egg noodles as per the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside for further use.
Step 2 - 🍲🔥🧄

Heat a pan over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté until they become fragrant.
Step 3 - 🍲🍄🌶️🥕

To the sautéed garlic, add 1 cup sliced Shiitake mushrooms, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper and 2 cut carrots. Stir the mixture until all ingredients slightly soften.
Step 4 - 🍲🍜🔄

Add the cooked noodles to the pan with mushrooms, peppers and carrots and toss until it's well combined.
Step 5 - 🍲💦🥢

Pour over 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Stir well to ensure that everything is evenly coated.
Step 6 - 🧂🌱🍚

Finally, season your noodle stir fry with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with 2 finely chopped green onions and some sesame seeds before serving.
Step 7 - 🍲🔥😋

Your delicious Stir fry Chinese egg noodles are ready to be served hot! Enjoy with your family for a prosperous New Year!

Additional

Longevity Noodles symbolize a long and prosperous life in Chinese culture and are a traditional part of celebrations. The longer the noodle, the better, so try not to break them! For a non-vegetarian version, you can add shrimp or chicken.