The Braised E-Fu Noodles My Dad's Made 100,000 Times

Ingredients

• 1 lb yee mein noodles
• 1 bunch yellow chives
• 8 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 2 king oyster mushroom
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tsp vegetarian oyster sauce
• 1 tsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp oil
• 0.5 cup boiling water
• 1 tsp oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare ingredients: We rehydrated the dried shiitake mushrooms ahead of time, so make sure that they've soaked in warm water for half an hour to an hour before you're ready to start. Also, you can start heating the water that you'll need for the next step.

2. 2

   Cook noodles: The more boiling water you use in this step, the faster the noodles will cook without soaking up as much water, which is ideal for avoiding soggy noodles.

3. 3

   Stir-fry vegetables: Pour the water out from the wok, and dry it to prepare for stir-frying.

4. 4

   Add seasoning: Turn off the heat briefly so that we can add our seasonings.

5. 5

   Add noodles: Add the noodles after the sauce is to your liking, and mix them in. Keep mixing so that the noodles can evenly absorb all of the sauce.

6. 6

   Add sesame oil & yellow chives: Turn the heat down to medium, and add sesame oil and oil for that nutty, roasted taste and shine. Then turn the heat off and add the chopped yellow chives.

7. 7

   Taste test & plate: Taste to adjust the flavors and plate once it's to your taste! This is usually served in a large serving bowl or plate and everyone can take the amount they want.