Chef Maya’s Long Noodle Stir Fry
Servings: 2 Hungry People
A Lunar New Year Dish for Longevity and Prosperity
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Chef Maya’s vibrant Long Noodle Stir Fry, inspired by the Chinese tradition of longevity noodles. Served during New Year celebrations and birthdays, one continuous strand of noodle symbolizes a long, prosperous, and unbroken life.The key is to cook and toss the noodles gently so they stay whole. When it’s time to eat, tradition encourages you to slurp the noodle as long as you can without breaking it. The longer the strand, the longer the life it represents.This savory stir fry features tender chow mein noodles tossed with sautéed onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, baby bok choy, garlic, soy sauce, and hoisin. A finishing drizzle of toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds adds depth and warmth to every bite.Want to explore more traditional techniques like this? Discover our hands-on Asian-Inspired Cooking Classes and celebrate Lunar New Year in the kitchen with us.Equipment
- 1 large sauté pan
- 2 Chop Sticks
- 2 Noodle Bowls
Ingredients
- 6 oz Chow Mein Noodles Cooked according to package instructions.
- 2 Tbsp Neutral Cooking Oil No smell, no taste.
- ½ Onion Thinly Sliced
- ¼ Cup Bell Pepper Thinly Sliced
- ¼ Cup Mushrooms (of choice) Thinly Sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic Mined
- 1 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce I like to use Tamari.
- 1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Water or Stock
- ¼ Cup Baby Bok Choy Thinly Sliced
- 1 Tbsp Green Onion Thinly Sliced
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil Toasted
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds Toasted
- Salt & Pepper As needed.
Instructions
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add the neutral oil.
- Add the sliced onion and mushrooms. Cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the bell pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
- Add the cooked noodles and gently toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- If needed, add water or stock to loosen the noodles. Toss gently to avoid breaking them.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Fold in the bok choy and green onions just until slightly wilted.
- Plate the noodles in the center and spoon the vegetables on top.
- Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately. But remember… Slurp the noodle as long as you can, and keep the longest for good fortune!开动吧！
