These mushroom noodles are a simple and healthy Chinese-style stir-fried dish that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. The sauce is made from tamari (or soy sauce) and mirin (or rice vinegar). This recipe uses shiitakes and baby Bellas because they’re easy to find in most stores but feel free to use your favorite mushrooms.
Ingredients:
- 200 grams of Noodles of your choice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce, divided
- 1 tbsp mirin, rice vinegar, or a combination of both. If you want to make this gluten-free then substitute tamari for the soy sauce and skip using mirin as well.
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- vegetable broth or water, as needed
- 300 to 400 grams mushrooms or 3 to 4 cups sliced mushrooms
- ½ tablespoon chopped garlic
- ½ tablespoon chopped ginger
- 1 teaspoon chopped green chilies – about 1 to 2 green chilies chopped
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or white pepper
- 2 tablespoon spring onion greens for garnish
- salt as required
How to make mushroom noodles?
- In a large saucepan or pot of boiling water, add the noodles and heat for 5 minutes. They should be soft but not mushy or soft enough to fall apart when you stir them with your hands. If they’re still too hard after that time, drain them in a colander for at least 30 seconds before reheating them in the pan with oil and seasonings as directed below.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet (preferably one that has a lid). Add mushrooms and cook until softened—about 5 minutes—stirring often so they don’t burn on one side of your pan as they cook down; if some blackened spots appear on one side before other parts start cooking through, just scrape those bits off into another bowl while stirring constantly until everything else gets evenly browned up again!
Also check: Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Mirin (or use rice vinegar)
Mirin is a sweet rice wine used in Japanese cooking. It can be found near the soy sauce and fish products in your grocery store. If you don’t have mirin, use rice vinegar instead.
Sesame oil, divided
Sesame oil is a good source of vitamin E and is rich in minerals, including calcium. It’s also high in antioxidants that protect against cell damage caused by free radicals.
Sesame oil can be used on the skin for its healing properties, as well as on hair and nails to keep them strong and healthy. The high content of omega-6 fatty acids found in sesame seeds makes them ideal for heart health by lowering cholesterol levels while improving insulin sensitivity (which helps prevent diabetes).
Additionally, sesame seeds contain antioxidants known as phytosterols that have anti-inflammatory properties with potential benefits such as reducing pain associated with arthritis or osteoporosis symptoms – something you’ll want to keep in mind if you’re suffering from any chronic illness!
Mushrooms of your choice, thinly sliced
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the mushrooms and cook until they’re soft, about 5 minutes. Drain them in a colander set over a bowl or sink to catch their liquid; reserve this liquid for later use!
- In another large pan over medium-low heat, add 2 tbsp butter and let melt into the pan.* Add your thinly sliced mushrooms to this mixture along with 1 tsp salt (or more if needed). Stir frequently as you cook them until all sides are evenly browned.* Remove from heat once cooked through. Serve hot with any desired toppings!
Garlic cloves, minced
Garlic is a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin C. It also contains several other nutrients such as potassium and phosphorus. Garlic can help lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol levels in the body by inhibiting the production of fat by the liver. It has been linked to improved heart health because it helps fight against artery-clogging fats called triglycerides.
Grated ginger (about a 1-inch piece)
Use a Microplane to grate the ginger. You can also use the fine side of a grater or, if you’re feeling adventurous and don’t mind spending some time on your feet, push down with your hands. The goal here is not to shred it but rather to create long strands that resemble noodles in appearance. If you’re using pre-shredded ginger, just skip this step and go straight into cooking!
This dish includes button mushrooms, spring onions, and soy sauce. It’s a simple Chinese-style stir-fried mushroom noodle in less than 30 minutes and it tastes great as a main course. This recipe is gluten-free!
Conclusion
If you want to make these mushroom noodles at home, all you need is a little bit of vegetable broth or water and your favorite seasonings. I prefer using shiitakes rather than button mushrooms because they have more flavor, but if it’s your first time making them then use whatever type of mushroom you like best!
