Ingredients
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8 ounces dried shanghai noodles or 8 ounces spaghetti
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1 cup chicken stock
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons dry sherry
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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3 tablespoons peanut oil
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1 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 tablespoons minced ginger
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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6 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces
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1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
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1 (15 ounce) can straw mushrooms, drained
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1 teaspoon chili oil
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the noodles and cook per package directions; drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- In a bowl, add the chicken stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sherry, sesame oil, sugar, and cornstarch; stir until cornstarch is dissolved; set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat, until hot but not smoking.
- Add in 2 tablespoons of peanut oil; swirl to coat skillet.
- Add the shrimp and stir-fry for about 2 minutes or until pink; remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil to skillet.
- Add in the ginger, garlic, and scallions; stir-fry for 20 seconds.
- Add in the water chestnuts and mushrooms; stir-fry for 10 seconds.
- Add in the noodles and toss to combine.
- Stir the chicken stock mixture and add to the skillet.
- Stir mixture until it comes to a boil and thickens.
- Add in the shrimp and chili oil; toss to combine.
- Serve hot.