STIR FRIED SHANGHAI NOODLES WITH GROUND PORK AND NAPA CABBAGE

Shanghai Noodles makes the perfect EASY weeknight meal. Best of all, takes only 20 minutes to make! Skip the takeout — this authentic dish is so much better!

SHANGHAI NOODLES – EASY TO CUSTOMIZE

So what makes this authentic noodle dish unique?

It’s typically made using thick and chewier Shanghai-style noodles. The chewy texture pairs perfectly with the savory and delicious flavor from the sauce and meat.

·         If you can’t find fresh Shanghai noodles, use udon noodles or cooked fettuccine noodles instead.

·         This dish would work well with chicken or beef if that’s what you have.

For a meatless version, swap out the meat for mushrooms.

Ingredients

·         1/2 - 3/4 lb lean ground pork

·         1 lb 484 grams fresh Shanghai-style noodles can substitute with udon or cooked fettuccine noodles

·         1/4 teaspoon salt

·         ¼ teaspoon black pepper

·         1 ½ tablespoons fresh ginger grated

·         2 garlic cloves finely minced

·         2/3 cups thinly shredded Napa cabbage

·         1 green onion thinly sliced

·         sesame seeds for garnish

Sauce:

·         2 tablespoons water

·         1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce can substitute with coconut aminos or tamari

·         1/2 tablespoon sesame oil

·         1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce

·         3 teaspoons dark soy sauce*

·         2 teaspoons Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry

·         1 teaspoon brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar

·         1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

·         1 tablespoon cornstarch omit if low carb

·         ¼ teaspoon Sriracha sauce or red pepper flakes to taste (optional)

Instructions

1.     In a medium bowl, season pork with salt and pepper. 

2.     In a separate medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce - water, soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), wine, sugar, pepper, corn starch and Sriracha. Set aside.

3.     Heat cooking oil in a wok or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork, and crumble while breaking up large lumps.

4.     Add garlic and ginger and continue cooking until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

5.     Mix in cabbage and stir-fry until tender.

6.     Add in noodles, breaking up strands if necessary and pour sauce on top. Toss to combine, coating with sauce. Adjust seasonings as needed and add Sriracha or red pepper chili flakes, for some heat, if desired.

7.     Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds.

Recipe Notes ; If you can't find dark soy sauce, replace with 3 teaspoons soy sauce instead.

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