Longevity Noodles
Asian longevity noodles tossed with garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and napa cabbage—simple, symbolic, and comforting.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- (or) Wok (optional)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles or long, thin Asian wheat-flour noodles
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 4 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 cups finely sliced Napa cabbage
- salt and white pepper, to taste
- chopped green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, sesame oil, soy sauce and cornstarch.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the peanut oil. Add the red pepper flakes, ginger and garlic; stir and cook for 20 seconds. Then add the cabbage and cook until wilted- 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the broth mixture and the noodles to the pan, and toss to combine and heat through. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve the noodles garnished with green onion.
Notes
- Tip: Don’t break the noodles! Eating long noodles symbolizes a long life.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg