Sweet Potato Noodle Stir-Fry with Choy Sum and Shiitake Mushrooms
Sweet Potato Noodle Stir-Fry with Choy Sum and Shiitake Mushrooms is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Stir sesame seeds in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionStir sesame seeds in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes.
Transfer to small dish.
Mix next 5 ingredients in small bowl.
Stir in green onions and 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; season with salt and pepper.
Transfer 3 tablespoons sauce to medium bowl and mix in mushrooms; marinate 15 minutes.
Blanch choy sum, snow peas, and carrot in large pot of boiling salted water 1 minute.
Using strainer, transfer vegetables to colander.
Rinse with cold water and set aside to drain.
Return water to boil; add noodles.
Cook until just tender but still slightly chewy, stirring often, about 4 minutes.
Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
Using kitchen shears, cut noodles crosswise in several places. (Sauce, mushrooms, vegetables, and noodles can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.).
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add half of shallots; stir 30 seconds.
Add mushroom mixture; sauté until tender, about 4 minutes.
Scrape mushroom mixture into large bowl.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium heat.
Add remaining shallots and stir 30 seconds.
Add remaining sauce and noodles.
Simmer until noodles absorb almost all sauce, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
Add noodle mixture to bowl with mushrooms.
Add choy sum, snow peas, and carrot; toss.
Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer stir-fry to large shallow bowl.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.