Noodles, the hidden gems of Chinese cuisine, are like a culinary love letter written in many delicious dialects. If noodle knowledge were a book, it would be thicker than a library catalogue—a true masterpiece I’d call ‘The Art of Noodlery.’
As you wander through the bustling streets of China, you’ll find noodle delights at every corner. There’s the handmade elegance of 手擀面 (Shouganmian, Rolled Noodles), the precise slices of 刀削面 (Daoxiaomian, Knife-Cut Noodles), the dramatic flair of 拉面 (Lamian, Pulled Noodles), and the unique taste of 臊子面 (Saozimian, Noodles with Special Meat Sauce from Shanxi Province). Feeling adventurous? Try the sizzle of 炒面 (Stir-Fried Noodles) or the rich flavors of 炸酱面 (Zhajiangmian). The noodle world is your oyster!
Imagine enjoying a new noodle dish every day for two months straight! Noodle lovers, rejoice!
For me, noodles are the ultimate comfort food, a warm hug for the soul in a single bowl that also delivers a daily dose of nutrition. And the best part? Making noodles is easy!
Today, let’s dive into a simple and delicious vegetarian fried noodles recipe. Join me in celebrating veggie-powered goodness—it’s a noodle party with a twist!
For meat lovers, don’t miss out my Chinese Meat sauce noodles recipe
How to make Vegetarian fried noodles (蔬菜炒面）
Ingredients
- 200 g of your favorite noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- half onion thinly sliced
- 1 carrot thinly sliced
- 5-6 mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp cooking wine
- 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce use vegetarian oyster sauce for a vegan dish
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp sichuan pepper substitute with black pepper
- salt to taste
- optional : 1 egg per person
- optional : black sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Cook your chosen noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, rinse with cold water, drain. Add 1 tbsp light soy sauce and half tsp sugar, stir well and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced onions, fry until translucent.
- Add sliced carrots, mushrooms, broccoli florets to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add cooking wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sichuan pepper and sugar to the vegetables, stir it up
- Combine with Noodles:Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the vegetables. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Add salt and minced garlic.
- Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well-coated with the sauce.
- Use another pan to fry some eggs, sunny side up.
- Transfer the vegetarian fried noodles to serving plates or bowls. Serve with 1 egg, and some black sesame seeds. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious veggie-packed meal!
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other vegetables or toufu, Enjoy your Vegetarian Fried Noodles!
