Shanghai Fried Noodles (Cu Chao Mian)
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4.8
174 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
579 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Shanghai Fried Noodles (Cu Chao Mian)
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Our authentic take on a popular Chinese dish. This recipe is so simple to make, and it will be on the table within 15-20 minutes!
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Ingredients
For the pork & marinade (omit if you want the dish to be vegetarian):
- 6 ounces boneless pork (pork shoulder, butt or loin, sliced into thin strips)
- 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (or dry cooking sherry)
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
For the rest of the dish:
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil, divided)
- 8 Shiitake mushrooms (fresh or dried, thinly sliced)
- 1 pound Japanese-style udon noodles
- 2 1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 1 bunch choy sum or baby bok choy (washed and trimmed)
Instructions
- Mix together the pork and marinade ingredients (the cornstarch, light and dark soy sauce, wine, and sugar). Set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
- When ready to cook, heat a wok over high heat until just starting to smoke. Add 1 tablespoon of oil around the perimeter of the wok. Add the pork, and stir-fry until browned. Reduce the heat to medium, remove the pork from the wok and set aside. Add the remaining oil to the wok and stir-fry the mushrooms for 2 minutes. Break up the noodles gently with your hands, and add them to the wok with the mushrooms.
- Add the soy sauces and sugar. Stir-fry everything together until the noodles get an even, deep brown color. If you’re not seeing the color you want, add a little more dark soy sauce.
- Add the leafy greens (choy sum and baby bok choy both work well), along with the pork. Mix in with the noodles until the greens are wilted. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Note: to reconstitute dried shiitake mushrooms, soak in hot water for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Some people like to add a few drops of Chinese black vinegar right before eating—totally up to you.
- Some people like to add a few drops of Chinese black vinegar right before eating—totally up to you.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
579kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
958mg
(40%)
Potassium
255mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
5000IU
(100%)
Vitamin C
63.5mg
(71%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 958mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5000IU | 100% |
| Vitamin C | 63.5mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
174 reviews
Excellent
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