👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the pork: In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced pork with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, and 1 tsp cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

   💡 Tip: Marinating the pork tenderizes it and helps it absorb flavors.
2. 2

   Prepare the noodles: Cook the Shanghai noodles according to package directions. If using udon noodles, cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. You can toss them with a teaspoon of sesame oil.

   💡 Tip: Rinsing the noodles in cold water stops the cooking process and prevents them from becoming mushy.
3. 3

   Make the stir-fry sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Set aside.

   💡 Tip: Having the sauce ready before stir-frying ensures a quick and seamless cooking process.
4. 4

   Stir-fry the aromatics and pork: Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry until it's mostly cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the pork from the wok and set aside.

   💡 Tip: High heat is crucial for stir-frying to achieve that characteristic smoky flavor and to cook ingredients quickly.
5. 5

   Stir-fry the vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the chopped bok choy and julienned carrots. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

   💡 Tip: Cook vegetables in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the wok, which can lead to steaming instead of stir-frying.
6. 6

   Combine and sauce: Return the cooked pork to the wok with the vegetables. Add the cooked noodles and pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over everything. Toss well to coat evenly, stir-frying for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the noodles and ingredients.

   💡 Tip: Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are coated with the sauce without breaking the noodles.
7. 7

   Finish and serve: Stir in the sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

   💡 Tip: Garnish with extra green onions or toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.