Description
Shanghai Fried Noodles is a classic Chinese stir-fry dish featuring thick wheat noodles tossed with tender pork, fresh napa cabbage, and carrots in a savory blend of soy and oyster sauces. This quick and flavorful recipe combines chewy noodles with a deliciously balanced sauce, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or street food favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces Shanghai-style thick wheat noodles (or udon noodles)
Sauce and Oils
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Vegetables
- 2 cups napa cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup carrots (julienned)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Protein and Aromatics
- 1/2 pound pork tenderloin (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Prepare the Shanghai-style thick wheat noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Heat Oils and Aromatics: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Cook Pork: Add the thinly sliced pork tenderloin to the pan and stir-fry until fully cooked through and no longer pink, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Mix well to evenly coat the pork with the flavorful sauce base.
- Cook Vegetables: Incorporate the thinly sliced napa cabbage and julienned carrots into the pan. Continue stir-frying for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly wilted but still crisp.
- Toss Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together carefully to ensure the sauces evenly coat the noodles and ingredients.
- Finish Stir-Frying: Stir-fry the combined mixture for another 2 minutes over medium-high heat to marry all the flavors and heat through thoroughly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pan from heat, sprinkle with sliced green onions for freshness and flavor, then serve hot for an authentic Shanghai-style noodle experience.
Notes
- Substitute pork with chicken, beef, or tofu for different protein variations.
- For a vegetarian version, use mushroom-based oyster sauce and omit the meat.
- Shanghai noodles can be found in most Asian grocery stores; thick udon noodles are a suitable alternative.
- Adjust the level of soy sauce and oyster sauce to taste, depending on your preferred saltiness.
- Ensure not to overcook the vegetables to maintain a pleasant crunch.
