Mala Longevity Noodles Recipe

Name: Mala Longevity Noodles Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: mala-salad
Ingredients: 1 Omsom Chinese Mala Salad Starter; 12 oz. yi mein, egg noodles, or chow mein noodles (fresh or dry both work); 4 stalks green onion, sliced into 2-3 inch pieces; 1 ½ cups sliced fresh or dried and rehydrated shiitake mushrooms; 1 tbsp. sesame oil; ½ tsp. salt; 1 tsp. sugar; 2 tbsp. neutral cooking oil; soy sauce, to taste

These Spicy Mala Longevity Noodles are ideal for your Lunar New Year celebration -- or let's be honest, any time of year 🍜

By Betsy Ding

3rdculture

20 min

serves 2-4

How to Make

Ingredients

1 Omsom Chinese Mala Salad Starter
12 oz. yi mein, egg noodles, or chow mein noodles (fresh or dry both work)
4 stalks green onion, sliced into 2-3 inch pieces
1 ½ cups sliced fresh or dried and rehydrated shiitake mushrooms
1 tbsp. sesame oil
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. neutral cooking oil
soy sauce, to taste

Serve with:

In China, noodles represent longevity, and thus are commonly enjoyed during the New Year and birthdays. This recipe is a perfect dish to share with family and friends during the Lunar New Year.

Instructions

Let’s get cooking:

Cook noodles according to package instructions.
In the meantime, heat a wok or large skillet on high heat. Pour neutral cooking oil, then toss in green onions and mushrooms. Sauté until browned and aromatic, about 3-4 minutes.
Once noodles are al dente, drain and rinse noodles in cold water. Add noodles to green onion and mushrooms, then lower heat to medium.
Season with Omsom starter, 2 tbsp. soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and sugar. Mix and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Taste and add more soy sauce if needed.
That’s it! Serve and enjoy immediately.