Stir Fry Noodles Pork Chow Mein Recipe (Old Shanghai Style)

Name: Stir Fry Noodles Pork Chow Mein Recipe (Old Shanghai Style)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup of dried red chili, cut into small pieces; 2 tsp of coriander; 1.5 tsp of fennel seeds; 1.5 tsp of Sichuan peppercorn powder; 1 piece of tangerine peel (1 inch*1 inch), break into small pieces; 2 tsp of dried ginger slices or ginger powder; 1 tbsp of chicken bouillon or 2 tsp of MSG; 200g (7 oz) of pork, julienned; 1/4 tsp of salt; 2 tsp of soy sauce; 2 tsp of Chinese cooking wine; 1 tsp of cornstarch; White pepper to taste; 300 grams (10.6oz) of fresh noodles, thick; 1.5 tbsp of soy sauce; 1.5 tbsp of dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp of pork lard to coat the noodles; 3-4 baby bok choy, sliced; 4 mushrooms, sliced; 1/4 of a medium size onion, sliced into strips; 3-4 cloves of garlic, sliced thinly; 2 tbsp of pork lard to stir fry; 1.5 tsp of Xian La Fen seasoning; 1 tbsp of toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:15min

Shanghai style chow mein is unique because is seasoned with a special umami spice called Xian La Fen (鲜辣粉), which gives the noodles a savory, spicy, and smoky flavor. In this video, I will show you how to make this special Xian La Fen at home and have this authentic shanghai noodle dish at home. This spice powder is versatile; you can sprinkle it onto roasted pork, chicken, bbq, and fries.

Updated at: Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:47:23 GMT