Shanghai Noodles with Bok Choy
Shanghai Noodles with Bok Choy
Ingredients
For the Noodles and Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh Shanghai noodles
- 1 pound baby bok choy, trimmed and quartered lengthwise
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, sliced, white and green parts separated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, (optional, for color)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh Shanghai noodles and cook according to package directions, usually 3-5 minutes, until al dente. Drain well and rinse briefly with cold water to prevent sticking. Toss with a tiny bit of vegetable oil to keep them from clumping.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 212
- 3
Sauté aromatics and bok choy: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the bok choy: Add the quartered baby bok choy to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until the bok choy is tender-crisp and bright green.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Combine and finish: Add the cooked and drained Shanghai noodles to the wok with the bok choy. Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk again, then pour it over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together to coat evenly, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coats the noodles.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Garnish and serve: Remove from heat. Stir in the green parts of the green onions. Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Shanghai Noodles with Bok Choy
For the Noodles and Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh Shanghai noodles
- 1 pound baby bok choy, trimmed and quartered lengthwise
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, sliced, white and green parts separated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, (optional, for color)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh Shanghai noodles and cook according to package directions, usually 3-5 minutes, until al dente. Drain well and rinse briefly with cold water to prevent sticking. Toss with a tiny bit of vegetable oil to keep them from clumping.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 212 - 3
Sauté aromatics and bok choy: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the bok choy: Add the quartered baby bok choy to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until the bok choy is tender-crisp and bright green.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Combine and finish: Add the cooked and drained Shanghai noodles to the wok with the bok choy. Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk again, then pour it over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together to coat evenly, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coats the noodles.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Garnish and serve: Remove from heat. Stir in the green parts of the green onions. Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min