
Stir-Fried Longevity Noodles with Shiitake and Bok Choy
Category
Main Course
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Style
Chinese
Technique
Boiling
Diet Friendly
Vegan
Daily Recipe: January 29, 2025
Chinese New Year is a time for traditions and nothing fits the bill better than the iconic Longevity Noodles (Chang Shou Mian). These are not your ordinary noodles, but incredibly long strands that symbolize a long and prosperous life. Paired with flavor-packed Shiitake mushrooms and Bok Choy, this dish is elegantly simple yet deeply satisfying.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Longevity noodles (also known as yi mein) - 400g - No preparation needed
- Fresh shiitake mushrooms - 12 pieces - stemmed and thinly sliced
- Bok choy - 2 large bunches - leaves and stems separated and sliced
- Ginger - 1 tbsp - finely chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
- Light soy sauce - 3 tbsp - No preparation needed
- Dark soy sauce - 1 tbsp - No preparation needed
- Sesame oil - 1 tbsp - No preparation needed
- Red chillies - 1 - deseeded and sliced into rings for garnish
- Spring onions - 2 - finely sliced into ringlets for garnish
- Vegetable oil - 3 tbsp - No preparation needed
- Salt - to taste - No preparation needed
Preparation
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Step 1 - ππ₯π½οΈCook the longevity noodles as per the package instructions until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
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Step 2 - π₯π₯π₯’Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a wok or large frying pan. Add the ginger and garlic, stirring until fragrant.
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Step 3 - ππ₯π₯’Add the shiitake mushrooms, cooking for 5-7 minutes until slightly browned.
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Step 4 - π±π₯π₯’Add in the bok choy stems, stir-frying for about 2 minutes.
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Step 5 - πΏπ₯π₯’Next, stir in the bok choy leaves until just wilted.
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Step 6 - π₯¦π₯£πRemove the vegetables to a bowl, leaving the oil in the pan.
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Step 7 - π₯ππ₯Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil, then add in the cooked noodles, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil, stirring well to combine.
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Step 8 - π₯¦π₯π₯Return the vegetables to the pan, stirring until everything is well incorporated and heated through.
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Step 9 - π§π€πSeason with salt to taste, being mindful that the soy sauce may already provide enough salinity.
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Step 10 - πΆοΈπ½οΈπServe the dish garnished with bright red chilli slices and vibrant green spring onion ringlets.
Additional
Feel free to add tofu or prawns for extra protein. If you can't find longevity noodles, any long wheat-based noodle will work. Kids can help wash the veggies and sprinkle the garnishes. Make sure to not cut the noodles while cooking or serving - it might cut short the life-expectancy of the person who eats it, as the popular belief goes!