Steps to Prepare Japanese Stir Fry Sauce Mirin

Stir-Fried Shanghai Noodles

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Recipe Summary Stir-Fried Shanghai Noodles

Use the best, freshest ingredients you can find. This Shanghai noodle dish is a delicious combination of sweet, salty, spicy, and savory flavors.

Ingredients | Japanese Stir Fry Sauce Mirin

1 (12 ounce) package fresh Chinese egg noodles

1 (8 ounce) package bean sprouts

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 chicken breast half, cut into matchstick-sized strips (Optional)

2 stalks celery, cut into matchsticks

3 green onions, sliced into thin strips

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon XO sauce (Optional)

4 ounces oyster mushrooms, cut into matchsticks

3 tablespoons mushroom-infused soy sauce

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

½ cup unsalted chicken stock

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles just start to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.

Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add bean sprouts and cook, uncovered, until stems start to become translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in the ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.

Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until starting to smoke. Add chicken, celery, green onions, garlic, and XO sauce. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until slightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked noodles, cooked bean sprouts, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken stock; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes. more.

Substitute pork tenderloin for the chicken if desired.

Feel free to substitute a pinch of red pepper flakes for the XO sauce and regular soy sauce for the mushroom-infused version.

Info | Japanese Stir Fry Sauce Mirin

prep: 25 mins cook: 25 mins total: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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