Stir-Fry Glass Noodles
This dish presents a delightful fusion of textures and flavors. Tender glass noodles intertwine with crisp cabbage. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of savory, slightly sweet, and tangy notes, making it a satisfying and comforting dish that's perfect for any meal.
Ingredients:
1. Glass noodles: 2 bundles
2. Cabbage: 1/2 head
3. Eggs: 2
4. Garlic: minced
5. Dried chili flakes: optional
6. Dark soy sauce (for coloring): a dash
7. Cooking oil: for frying
8. Vinegar: a splash
9. Oyster sauce: 1 tbsp
10. Dark soy sauce: 1 tbsp
11. Light soy sauce: 2 tbsp
12. Salt: 1 tbsp
13. Sugar: 1 tbsp
14. Chicken bouillon or Chinese thirteen-spice powder: 1 tbsp
15. Garlic chives (optional): for garnish
Method:
1. Soak the glass noodles in warm water until softened (do not use boiling water).
2. Add a dash of dark soy sauce for coloring. Add a bit of cooking oil to prevent sticking.
3. Fry the eggs until cooked through, then set aside.
4. In the same pan, stir-fry minced garlic and dried chili flakes until fragrant.
5. Add the cabbage and drizzle a splash of vinegar around the edges of the pan. Stir-fry until the cabbage is partially cooked.
6. Add the soaked glass noodles.
7. Mix together 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tbsp chicken bouillon or Chinese thirteen-spice powder. Pour this mixture into the pan.
8. Add the cooked eggs. Optionally, add garlic chives.
9. Stir-fry until everything is well combined and cooked through.
Contributor:
This recipe was shared by a mother who cooks for a family of four. She says that the simplicity of this dish is one of its advantages, and no matter what occasion it’s for, it’s sure to be a favourite due to it’s unique blend of textures.