Shanghai Fried Noodles are a beloved Chinese street food known for their chewy, flavorful noodles stir-fried with savory meats and crisp vegetables. This dish features thick wheat noodles cooked to perfection with pork, bok choy, and a rich soy-based sauce. Quick to make and packed with umami flavors, Shanghai Fried Noodles are perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces fresh or dried Shanghai-style wheat noodles (or thick egg noodles)
  
  

• 8 ounces pork shoulder or pork loin, thinly sliced
  
  

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  
  

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 cup bok choy, chopped
  
  

• 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
  
  

• 3 green onions, sliced
  
  

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  
  

• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  
  

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

Directions:

1. Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
   
   

2. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
   
   

3. Add sliced pork and cook until browned and cooked through.
   
   

4. Add bok choy, carrots, and green onions; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
   
   

5. Add cooked noodles to the wok and toss to combine.
   
   

6. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until noodles are coated and heated through.
   
   

7. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx., serves 3):

• Calories: 520 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 22 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 5 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 70 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 950 mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 55 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
  
  

• Sugars: 6 g
  
  

• Protein: 30 g