Shanghai Fried Noodles Recipe

Name: Shanghai Fried Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 packages Oiled Rice Noodles Like Udon Or 1.5lb Of Fresh Shanghai Noodles; 1-18 pound Pork Filet (500g); 5 Tablespoons Light Soya Sauce; 1 pinch Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Sherry Or Rice Wine; 1 head Cabbage; 6 whole Shiitake Mushrooms; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic; 1 Tablespoon Minced Ginger; 4 Tablespoons Water; 1 Tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil

Servings: persons

4 packages Oiled Rice Noodles Like Udon Or 1.5lb Of Fresh Shanghai Noodles
1-18 pound Pork Filet (500g)
5 Tablespoons Light Soya Sauce
1 pinch Sugar
1 Tablespoon Sherry Or Rice Wine
1 head Cabbage
6 whole Shiitake Mushrooms
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 Tablespoon Minced Ginger
4 Tablespoons Water
1 Tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil

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Marinate thinly sliced, julienned pork in 2 tablespoons of light soya sauce, a pinch of sugar, and sherry or rice wine.
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Leave it to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
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If using fresh noodles, cook the rice noodles now.
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They need to be boiled like dried pasta and usually take about 20 minutes.
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When cooked, leave them to drain in a colander.
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If using oiled noodles, these have been pre-cooked, so theres no need to cook them; just chuck them in at step 8.
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In the meantime, start preparing the vegetables.
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Chop the cabbage into bite-sized chunks and slice the mushrooms thinly.
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Heat up your wok on high heat.
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Add the vegetable oil.
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Fry the garlic and ginger in the vegetable oil and immediately add the pork.
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It doesnt take long at all for the pork to cook, about a minute, so add the cabbage when the pork is still a little pink.
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Add 4 to 5 tablespoons of water, stir the cabbage and pork so they are well mixed, and put the lid on to cook the cabbage.
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Turn the heat to medium and leave it for about 10 minutes, until the cabbage is cooked to your liking.
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Add the mushrooms, the remaining 3 tablespoons of light soya sauce and stir it all together.
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Add the cooked noodles, and fry for a few minutes more until the noodles are hot again and everything is well coated.
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Add the sesame oil at the end (optional), and turn the heat off.
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Serve with chopsticks!

1021

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 packages Oiled Rice Noodles Like Udon Or 1.5lb Of Fresh Shanghai Noodles, 1-18 pound Pork Filet (500g), 5 Tablespoons Light Soya Sauce, 1 pinch Sugar, and more.

Yes, Shanghai Fried Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shanghai Fried Noodles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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