Description
Sesame stir fry noodles showcase Chinese culinary traditions with bold, savory flavors. Silky noodles tangle with crisp vegetables and protein, inviting you to savor each aromatic bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz (85 g) Canton or Hong Kong-style egg noodles
- 4 oz (113 g) shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced into matchsticks or ribbons
- 3 oz (85 g) fresh baby spinach
- 3 tbsps soy sauce
- 3 tbsps sesame oil
- 1 tbsp tahini or sesame paste
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 2 tsps brown sugar
- 3 tbsps vegetable oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced into matchsticks, white/light green and darker green parts separated
- toasted sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, tahini, chili garlic sauce, and sugar in a mixing bowl until perfectly blended and smooth.
- Noodle Preparation: Cook noodles in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water. Spread noodles on a flat surface to prevent sticking.
- Noodle Crisping: Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Place noodles in the pan, allowing them to develop a golden crisp bottom for 2-3 minutes without disturbing.
- Vegetable Sautéing: Flip noodles and create additional crispness. Remove from pan. In the same wok, sauté mushrooms until they caramelize, then add minced garlic, grated ginger, and white and light green onion segments.
- Combining Ingredients: Return noodles to the wok, pour prepared sauce over the mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating and flavor distribution.
- Final Touches: Add dark green onion tips, carrot ribbons, and spinach leaves. Quickly stir to allow vegetables to slightly wilt and integrate with noodles.
- Serving: Remove from heat, plate the stir fry, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Sauce Secrets: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to ensure a smooth, well-blended flavor base that coats every noodle evenly.
- Noodle Technique: Prevent overcooking by timing precisely and immediately rinsing with cool water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Wok Wisdom: Use high heat to create a golden, crispy noodle exterior that adds incredible texture and depth to the dish.
- Final Flourish: Add fresh greens at the very end to preserve their vibrant color, nutrients, and crisp texture for a restaurant-quality finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg