XO Noodles with Shrimp

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) shrimp (, peeled and deveined)
• 1/2 teaspoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons XO sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 8 oz (225 g) fresh Hong Kong Pan Fry noodles ((or thin egg noodles))
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic (, sliced)
• 4 yu choy (or baby bok choy) (, greens and stems separated and sliced on the bias)
• 1 carrot (, thinly sliced to strips)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the shrimp and the marinade ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Stir to mix well. Set aside for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large nonstick skillet bring an inch of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the noodles and cook for 30 seconds (or according to the packaging). Drain and rinse the noodles with cold water to stop cooking. Add a drizzle of oil, toss, and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds or so.

5. 5

   Add the shrimp and brown both sides, about 1 minute per side, or until the shrimp curl up. Transfer the shrimp to a large plate and set aside.

6. 6

   Add the yu choy stems and carrots. Let everything cook without stirring for 30 seconds, then stir and cook for another minute.

7. 7

   Add the noodles and yu choy greens to the pan along with another tablespoon of oil. Toss the noodles with a pair of tongs to incorporate all the ingredients, 1 to 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Pour in the sauce and add back the cooked shrimp. Stir and toss to coat everything evenly. The veggies should be tender but still a bit crunchy. Carefully taste the noodles and cook for another minute if needed. You can adjust the seasoning by adding a bit more XO sauce.

9. 9

   Transfer everything to serving plates. Serve hot as a main dish or a side dish.