Oyster Noodles

Oyster Noodles are a great dish for anyone seeking something hot and gooey.

 

Ingredients for the Noodles

  • 20 ounces raw oysters
  • 10 ounces red/whole wheat somen
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 14 ounces bamboo shoots
  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 8 cups of chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

Ingredients for Thickening Agent

  • 3 tablespoons of potato flour
  • 3 tablespoons of water

Ingredients for Seasoning A

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fried onion flakes (can be made by frying dehydrated onion flakes with equal parts oil)

Ingredients for Seasoning B

  • 3 tablespoons black vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro

Equipment and Other Things

  • Large pot
  • Small pan
  • Strainer spoon/skimmer
  • Various bowls and cups for temporary storage

Step 0: Prepare Seasonings A, B and the Thickening Agent by combining their respective ingredients. Set aside.

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1) Soak noodles in cold water for 10 minutes
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2) Drain and cut into 6 inch pieces
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3) Heat pan on high, add oil, and fry garlic until fragrant. Set aside.
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4) Break out the oysters
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5) Drain and clean oysters
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6) Cut into one inch pieces

7) Mix oysters with cornstarch and set aside

8) Add broth to large pot and bring to a boil

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9) Blanch oysters for 1-2 minutes and set aside

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10) Reduce heat to medium

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11) Add noodles to the broth
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12) Add bamboo shoots, stir together and heat for 5 minutes
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13) Add Seasoning A
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14) Add the Thickening Agent

15) Bring to a boil then turn off the heat

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16) Fold in oysters
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17) Add Seasoning B
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18) Add fried garlic
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19) Scoop into a bowl and garnish with cilantro

Enjoy the steaming bowl of goodness!

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