Chow Mein Noodles Stir-fry with Shrimps and Vegetables

Traditionally, Filipinos cook and serve noodles for birthdays to celebrate long life and prosperity. I cooked this Chow Mein Stir Fry with Shrimps and Vegetables for my son's birthday. The original recipe calls for deep frying the noodles first, but I decided to add the noodles to the stir-fried vegetables instead. The results were a savory, hearty entree fit for any celebration of life. This recipe was inspired by the Chow Mein recipe in The Complete Book of Asian Stir-Fries by Vicki Liley (Periplus Editions). Serves 2 to 4.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Filipino

Keyword: Chinese Chow Mein Noodles Shrimps Vegetables

Servings: people

Calories: 107kcal

Author: Asian in America

Equipment

Large wok or skillet - about 12 to 14 inches in diameter

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic peeled, crushed
1 whole white or yellow onion sliced
1 Tablespoon fresh ginger peeled, grated
1/2 pound fresh shrimps large, peeled, heads and tails removed
1 whole red or green bell pepper seeded, sliced
1 whole yellow bell pepper seeded, sliced
3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 cup vegetable broth add half a cup more if noodles get dry or need reheating
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup sliced green beans 2-inch length pieces
1 cup snow peas edges trimmed
1 cup coarsely chopped bok choy
6 1/2 oz. (200 g.) pancit canton (Chinese dried noodles)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
2 stalks scallions chopped, for garnish

Instructions

In a large skillet or wok, over medium high heat, add the vegetable oil. When oil is hot enough in about two minutes, stir-fry the garlic, onions and ginger. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes till onions are soft and ginger emits its aroma.
Add the fresh shrimps and bell peppers. Stir-fry till shrimps turn to pink, about 8 minutes.
Pour hoisin sauce, soy sauce and broth. Blend ingredients well.
Add the vegetables and combine ingredients. Continue cooking till greens are cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Gradually add the dried noodles. Mix well till the liquid coats the noodles. Continue cooking for 5 minutes more till noodles soften.
Season with salt, black pepper and sesame oil. Garnish with chopped scallions just before serving.
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