Chinese Spicy Noodles

A Simple, Spicy Noodle Stir-Fry with Mushrooms and Crunchy Broccoli

20-25 minutes

200g Blue Dragon medium noodles
1 oz Benina dried shiitake mushrooms (rehydrated and sliced)
1 tbsp Benina sesame oil
2 tbsp Benina soy sauce
1-2 tbsp Benina chili oil or Benina chili sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
1 tsp Benina sriracha (optional, for extra heat)
1 small head of broccoli, cut into small florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
2-3 spring onions (scallions), chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
Benina Himalayan salt, to taste
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Prepare the Mushrooms, Noodles, and Broccoli:
- Rehydrate the Benina dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 15 minutes. Once softened, strain and slice them thinly. Save the liquid for later use if you like.
- Cook the Blue Dragon medium noodles according to the package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Blanch the broccoli florets by boiling them in salted water for 2-3 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1-2 tbsp chili oil (or chili sauce), and 1 tsp sriracha (optional). Stir well to combine.
Stir-Fry the Veggies and Mushrooms:
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced onion, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, and optional bell pepper. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and slightly browned.
Combine Noodles and Sauce:
- Add the cooked Blue Dragon noodles to the pan and pour the prepared sauce over everything. Toss to combine and heat for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are well-coated and heated through.
Finish and Serve:
- Stir in the chopped spring onions and season with Benina Himalayan salt to taste. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
- Serve hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds (optional).