Longevity Noodles Recipe
Longevity noodles, also called Yi Mein, are a Chinese dish with symbolic meaning. Served at celebrations like Chinese New Year, birthdays, and weddings, they represent long life, happiness, and prosperity. The noodles are typically long and uncut, symbolizing a long and healthy life for the eater.
Recipe
Longevity Noodles Recipe
Ingredients and Method
Longevity Noodles Recipe
- 8 ounces dry noodles (soba noodles, Chinese egg noodles)
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce (see notes if using store-bought oyster sauce) You can also purchase vegan oyster sauce or make this homemade oyster sauce.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce ( or sub gluten-free liquid amino acids)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mirin (or more rice vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 shallot, cut in thin slices
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 4–5 cloves)
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2–3 cups bok choy, thinly sliced
- 8 scallions/green onions, cut the white tips into small pieces and the green ends into 1-inch pieces
Italian Marinated Mushrooms Recipe
- Boil water and get your noodles cooking. Salt the water to give the whole dish more flavor. Cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl whisk together vegan oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, mirin and white pepper. Set aside the sauce.
- Heat up a wok or a heavy skillet to high heat. When it is hot add oil (we like peanut oil) add shallots and stir for a minute. Add garlic, ginger, and shiitakes, stir-fry for another minute. Add bok choy and scallion white parts and stir for a minute. Add sauce and noodles and stir until just heated through then add in green onion pieces.
Topping suggestions: sesame seeds, chili flakes, sriracha or chili crisp, fresh cilantro and extra soy sauce for those who want it.
Italian Marinated Mushrooms Recipe
- For extra flavor, marinate the mushrooms in soy sauce and oyster sauce before cooking.
- Customize your noodles with your favorite vegetables, such as snap peas or carrots.
- Serve with a side of chili oil for added spice.
