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Crispy Cake Noodle Stir Fry with Shrimp and Vegetables

This dish features crisp noodles topped with juicy shrimp and fresh vegetables, delivering a delightful crunch and rich flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Noodle Base
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
Shrimp and Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 baby bok choy, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup zucchini, sliced
  • 1/4 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1/4 cup onions, sliced
Sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons shoyu (soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Method
 

Crisping Noodles
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cooked egg noodles, spreading them into an even layer. Allow to cook undisturbed until the bottom is browned and crispy. Carefully flip to brown the other side while keeping the cake shape intact. Remove and set aside.
Cooking Shrimp
  1. In a separate pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Add the shrimp with 1 teaspoon garlic salt. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Stir-frying Vegetables
  1. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Add bok choy, mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, and onions. Stir fry over medium-high heat until vegetables soften but remain crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Making Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine chicken stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Slowly pour into the simmering sauce while whisking continuously until thickened.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Return stir-fried vegetables to the pan and add shrimp. Pour the thickened sauce over everything. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Place the crispy noodle cake on serving plates and spoon the stir fry over it. Serve immediately.

Notes

Cool leftovers to room temperature within two hours. Store sauce, shrimp, and vegetables in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the crispy noodle cake separate to maintain its crunch.