Longevity Noodles Recipe for Lunar New Year
This classic longevity noodles recipe makes long life noodles, a traditional Chinese dish that’s made during Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year to bring longevity, good luck and prosperity – as long as you don’t cut the noodles! Also called yi mein, yi mian, yee mein, and e-fu noodles, the longer the noodles, the longer your life will be.
Servings: 4
Calories: 152kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g longevity noodles
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 5 Shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced
- 50 g bean sprouts blanched
- 60 g spring onions/scallions chopped into 5cm lengths
- 60 g chives chopped into 5cm lengths
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of hot water to the boil, then boil the longevity noodles as per the directions on the packet – probably around 3-4 minutes; take care not to over-cook them, as they’ll go mushy when you fry them – then drain the noodles and set aside.
- Dissolve the sugar and salt in a tablespoon of boiling water, then combine with the sauces and sesame oil in a measuring jug.
- In a large, round-bottomed wok, heat the oil then stir-fry the mushrooms, chives and spring onions for two or three minutes.
- Transfer the noodles to the wok, along with the sauce mix, distributing evenly across the noodles, then stir-fry gently for a minute or two, just enough to combine everything well and ensure an even colour, taking care not to break the noodles. Add more sesame oil if dry or clumping.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional chives or spring onions/scallions.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1672mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg