Noble House Long Life Noodles

Celticevergreen's Note:

Any type of noodle - thin chow mein noodles to broad rice noodles to the thicker Shanghai wheat noodles - is a must at Chinese New Year's. However, long noodles represent a long unbroken life (so cutting them into shorter strands would symbolically shorten your life). Pull out your largest skillet or wok because this recipe creates a full pan.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 lb fresh Chinese wheat noodles
• 1 1/2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or 1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 1/2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 6 ounces boneless pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4 inch wide strips 2 inches long
• 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 cups cabbage, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 cups green onions, sliced in 1 inch lengths

Directions:

1. Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting fat and salt. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Set aside.
2. Mix wine, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add pork; stir to coat. Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
3. Combine dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk; set mixture aside.
4. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add cabbage to pan; stir-fry 2 minutes. Transfer cabbage to a bowl.
5. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in pan. Add garlic and stir-fry 10 seconds or until fragrant. Add pork mixture and stir-fry 3 minutes or until done. Add pork mixture to bowl with cabbage.
6. Wipe pan clean with paper towels then return to heat. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add reserved noodles; stir-fry 1 minute. Add onions and soy sauce mixture to pan and stir-fry 1 minute. Add pork mixture and stir to combine. Cook 1 minute or until hot.