Yi Mian Longevity Noodles with Mushrooms
These egg-and-wheat noodles symbolize longevity. The noodles are deep-fried by the manufacturer, who then forms the cooked noodles into a round shape. Thus, this particular brand of noodles is time-consuming for the manufacturer to make and possibly the most expensive noodles in the Chinese pantry. This is one reason that…
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These egg-and-wheat noodles symbolize longevity. The noodles are deep-fried by the manufacturer, who then forms the cooked noodles into a round shape. Thus, this particular brand of noodles is time-consuming for the manufacturer to make and possibly the most expensive noodles in the Chinese pantry. This is one reason that the appearance of this dish is rare on family or restaurant tables.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. e-fu noodles
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 4 oz. shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 Tbs. soy sauce
- 2 Tbs. mushroom soy sauce
Preparation
Heat large pot of water over medium-high heat, and when boiling, add e-fu noodles, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
Heat wok over medium-high heat, and when hot, add oil and garlic and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add mushrooms, and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until browned.
Add water, soy sauce, mushroom soy sauce and noodles, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 350
- Carbohydrate Content 28 g
- Cholesterol Content 25 mg
- Fat Content 23 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 8 g
- Saturated Fat Content 4 g
- Sodium Content 570 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g