Vegetable Chow Fun (蔬菜炒河粉)

4 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 7 oz dried wide rice noodles ((Footnote 1))
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce ((Footnote 2))
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 head broccoli (, cut into small bite-size florets)
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 carrot (, sliced)
• 12 (10 oz) button mushrooms (, sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• 4 green onions (, cut into 1 1/2” (3 cm) pieces)
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 1 long red pepper (, sliced to matchsticks (or Anaheim pepper for less spicy) (*Footnote 3))

Method

1. Soak or cook the dried noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. To test the doneness, you should be able to wrap a noodle around your finger without it breaking, but the noodle should still feel a bit tough. Rinse with cold tap water and drain. Add the sesame oil to the noodles and toss a few times.
2. Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Add 1/4 cup water to a large skillet and heat over medium heat until simmering. Add the broccoli. Cook, covered, until the broccoli turns al dente, 1.5 minutes to 2 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to a large plate. Use paper towels to wipe the pan clean.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the carrot and mushrooms. Cook and stir for 1 minute, until the mushrooms start to brown.
5. Add the garlic and ginger. Stir about 30 seconds to release the fragrance.
6. Add the noodles and drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over the noodles. Toss a few times so the noodles are coated with oil. Add back the cooked broccoli and pour in the sauce. Cook and stir until the sauce is mostly absorbed.
7. Add the green onion, bean sprouts, and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are just wilted, 1 minute or so. Taste the noodles. If it’s still a bit tough, pour in a splash of water and stir until the water is fully absorbed. Once done, transfer everything to serving plates. Serve hot as a main dish.