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Northern Chinese Cabbage And Mushroom Glass Noodle Toss

Name: Northern Chinese Cabbage And Mushroom Glass Noodle Toss
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 100 g Mung bean glass noodles; 300 g Napa cabbage, cut into 1-inch strips; 6 piece Dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked, stemmed and sliced, reserve 3 tbsp soaking water; 2 tbsp Halal soy sauce; 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce; 3 clove Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 1.5 tbsp Vegetable oil

A comforting rustic stir-fry combining tender Napa cabbage, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and glass noodles coated in a savory soy glaze.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min

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Technique to learn

Noodle Hydration Braise

Allowing dried starch noodles to absorb seasoned simmer liquid directly in the skillet for rich flavor pickup.

Instructions

Step 1: Submerge glass noodles in warm water for 15 minutes until soft and pliable. Drain well and snip into shorter strands using kitchen shears.

Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a wide skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sliced shiitake mushrooms; stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Step 3: Add sliced Napa cabbage strips to the pan and stir-fry for 3 minutes until cabbage leaves begin to soften.

Step 4: Push ingredients to the sides of the wok to create an open space in the center, then add the drained glass noodles.

Step 5: Pour soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and 3 tablespoons of reserved mushroom soaking liquid directly onto the noodles.

Step 6: Toss everything together continuously over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until noodles absorb liquid and become translucent.

Step 7: Drizzle with sesame oil, remove from heat, and serve immediately.

Cooking tips

Use kitchen shears to cut soaked glass noodles; long strands easily tangle while tossing.
Dark soy sauce provides rich amber color to transparent bean threads without making the dish overly salty.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Chinese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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