From above, it's a splendid tableau of long golden noodles strewn with glossy shiitake slices and vibrant green Bok Choy leaves. The garnish of bright red chillie and spring onion rings brings festive pops of color for an arresting visual.

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)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🍜πŸ”₯🍽️
    Cook the longevity noodles as per the package instructions until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2 - πŸ₯˜πŸ”₯πŸ₯’
    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.
  3. Step 3 - πŸ„πŸ”₯πŸ₯’
    Add the shiitake mushrooms, cooking for 5-7 minutes until slightly browned.
  4. Step 4 - 🌱πŸ”₯πŸ₯’
    Add in the bok choy stems, stir-frying for about 2 minutes.
  5. Step 5 - 🌿πŸ”₯πŸ₯’
    Next, stir in the bok choy leaves until just wilted.
  6. Step 6 - πŸ₯¦πŸ₯£πŸ”€
    Remove the vegetables to a bowl, leaving the oil in the pan.
  7. Step 7 - πŸ”₯🍜πŸ₯„
    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.
  8. Step 8 - πŸ₯¦πŸ₯˜πŸ”₯
    Return the vegetables to the pan, stirring until everything is well incorporated and heated through.
  9. Step 9 - πŸ§‚πŸ€πŸ‘Œ
    Season with salt to taste, being mindful that the soy sauce may already provide enough salinity.
  10. Step 10 - πŸŒΆοΈπŸ½οΈπŸ’š
    Serve 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!