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Best Savory Shanghai Fried Noodles Recipe

Savory Shanghai Fried Noodles made with tender pork, crisp vegetables, chewy noodles, and an umami-rich sauce for an easy, authentic Shanghai-style stir-fry at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz thick noodles chow mein or lo mein
  • 1 lb pork thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cabbage chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Method
 

  1. Combine sliced pork with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Heat oil in a wok or large pan over high heat and stir-fry the pork until fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
  4. Add more oil if needed and stir-fry cabbage, mushrooms, and green onions until tender-crisp.
  5. Return pork to the pan, add cooked noodles, and toss everything together until evenly combined.
  6. Adjust seasoning if needed and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Notes

Use high heat to avoid soggy noodles and cook in batches if needed for best texture and flavor.