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

  1. In a small bowl mix together the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil the noodles for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the drained noodles into the pan. Cook for another minute until everything is combined.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the noodles. Give it a good mix and stir (try not to break the noodles).
  6. Add the green parts of the green onions. Cook for another minute.
  7. Slide the finished noodles onto a plate. Ready to eat!

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