Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Glass Noodles
Crispy Bok Choy and Chewy Glass Noodles Stir-Fry Recipe
This is a delicious dish made by stir-frying fresh bok choy with glass noodles that have been pre-soaked until tender. The crispy bok choy, chewy glass noodles, and savory sauce create a perfect combination, making it an excellent side dish for rice or a great snack!
Main Ingredients
- Soaked Glass Noodles 460g (Soak in water for at least 1 hour beforehand)
- Carrot 1/2 (thinly julienned)
- Onion 1/2 (thinly julienned)
- Green Onion 1/2 stalk (thickly julienned)
- Bok Choy 3 heads (trim the base and cut lengthwise into 2-3 pieces)
- Red Chili Pepper 1 (seeded and thinly julienned)
- Green Chili Pepper 1 (seeded and thinly julienned)
- Cooking Oil 2 Tbsp
- Water 1 cup (approx. 200ml)
Sauce
- Soy Sauce 3 Tbsp
- Oyster Sauce 2 Tbsp
- Sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Cooking Wine (e.g., Mirin) 1 Tbsp
- Anchovy Sauce/Fish Sauce 1 Tbsp (can substitute with fish sauce if unavailable)
- Perilla Oil 2 Tbsp
- Sesame Seeds 1 Tbsp
- Black Pepper a pinch
- Soy Sauce 3 Tbsp
- Oyster Sauce 2 Tbsp
- Sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Cooking Wine (e.g., Mirin) 1 Tbsp
- Anchovy Sauce/Fish Sauce 1 Tbsp (can substitute with fish sauce if unavailable)
- Perilla Oil 2 Tbsp
- Sesame Seeds 1 Tbsp
- Black Pepper a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, soak the glass noodles in cold water for at least 1 hour until fully softened. Soft noodles will be chewy and delicious when stir-fried. Wash and peel the carrot and onion, then thinly julienne them.
Step 2
Thickly julienne the green onion. Seed the red and green chili peppers and thinly slice them diagonally to add color to the dish.
Step 3
Trim the base of the bok choy and wash it thoroughly. Then, cut it lengthwise into 2-3 pieces. Cutting them too short can make them mushy when cooked, so longer pieces are recommended.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, and 1 Tbsp cooking wine. Stir well to create a flavorful sauce. Ensure all ingredients are dissolved.
Step 5
Prepare a wide pan or wok. Add 2 Tbsp of cooking oil and heat over medium heat. While not in the original recipe, you can sauté 1/2 Tbsp of minced garlic until fragrant for enhanced flavor.
Step 6
Add the pre-soaked glass noodles to the pan and stir-fry. Gently stir with a spatula to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
Step 7
Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and continue to stir-fry. Keep stirring to ensure the sauce coats the noodles evenly. Maintain medium heat during this step.
Step 8
Once the noodles are almost cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly, add the julienned carrots, onions, and green onions. Stir-fry together until the vegetables are slightly tender.
Step 9
Push the stir-fried noodles and vegetables to one side of the pan. Add the sliced bok choy, red chili peppers, and green chili peppers to the empty space. Stir in 1 Tbsp of anchovy sauce (or fish sauce) to add umami and season the entire dish. Stir-fry just until the bok choy becomes crisp-tender – this is the key to maintaining its crunch.
Step 10
Finally, drizzle in 2 Tbsp of perilla oil for added aroma and a pinch of black pepper. Mix all ingredients together and stir-fry for about 1 more minute. Avoid overcooking to preserve the fresh aroma of the perilla oil.
Step 11
Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds generously for an extra nutty flavor and give it a final light mix.
Step 12
Your delicious Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Glass Noodles are ready! Serve generously on a plate. This dish makes a wonderful meal or a special treat. Enjoy your cooking!
