BUDDHIST VEGETABLE NOODLES

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Based on a recipe from Terry Durack's book, Noodle. This is a bit of work because of all the vegetable-chopping, but is well worth the effort, as I think this is fantastic! The recipe intro says, "In China, Buddhist monks go to extreme lengths to create vegetarian food that looks, smells, and even tastes like fish or meat. For me, however, the most successful vegetable dishes in the Chinese repertoire are those that look like vegetables. This is based on a classic Buddhist vegetarian dish that manages to satisfy both aesthetically and gastronomically."

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided plus 1 teaspoon extra for tossing
1 small onion, sliced lengthwise
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 slices ginger, finely chopped
8 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 1 hour and sliced (reserve soaking water)
1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce (yes, it does exist)
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 cups cabbage, shredded (Tientsin, although I used Napa)
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons bamboo shoots, cut into matchsticks
1/2 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
1 tablespoon shaohsing rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 teaspoons sesame oil
10 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles
2 green onions, green part only, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a preheated wok and stir-fry onion until translucent. Toss in garlic, ginger, and mushrooms and stir-fry for another minute. Add oyster sauce and 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove wok contents to a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in the hot wok and stir-fry cabbage, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and carrot for 3 minutes. Toss in bean sprouts, sugar, ΒΌ cup reserved mushroom water, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add onion and mushroom mixture, rice wine, and sesame oil and stir to combine well.
  • Cook noodles in plenty of water at a rolling boil for about a minute. Drain thoroughly, rinse under cold running water, and drain again. Toss noodles with remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce and remaining 1 teaspoon peanut oil.
  • To serve, place noodles on a large warmed serving platter, spoon vegetable mixture on top, and mix lightly. Garnish with green onions sprinkled over the top.

Raja korai
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I can't wait to make this recipe again!


Christina Guerra
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This recipe is a must-try!


Md Mynur Rahaman
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Aida Amiri
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This recipe is a keeper!


Syed Junaid Ali Shah
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I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Michael Vargas
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.


Nawaab zada
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Itx Minii
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This recipe is a great way to get your veggies in. It's also a very flavorful dish.


SAMSHER BHATT
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always delicious.


Malik Fiaz Kandan
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bridgett Hernandez
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Muzfar110 Ali110
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The noodles are perfectly cooked and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful. I especially love the addition of the tofu, which gives the dish a nice protein boost. I highly rec


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