Yi Mein (Longevity Noodles)
Ingredients
- 12 ounces yi mein noodles (also called e-fu or longevity noodles)
- ½ pound fresh shiitake mushrooms (or 8-10 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated), thinly sliced
- 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces, white and greens parts separated
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons white pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil the noodles for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, saute the mushrooms for a few minutes. Add the garlic and the white part of the green onions. Saute until the garlic is golden.
- Add the drained noodles into the pan. Cook for another minute until everything is combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the noodles. Give it a good mix and stir (try not to break the noodles).
- Add the green parts of the green onions. Cook for another minute.
- Slide the finished noodles onto a plate. Ready to eat!
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