Shanghainese Stir-Fried Noodles with Soy-Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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Quick stir-fried wheat noodles tossed with fresh vegetables and a fragrant soy-ginger sauce, a classic Shanghai street food. This Chinese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh Shanghai-style wheat noodles, vegetable oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

300 g fresh Shanghai-style wheat noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
15 g, julienned ginger
2 stalks, sliced scallions
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
150 g, chopped bok choy
1 medium, julienned carrot
100 g cooked shrimp or sliced pork

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 300 g fresh Shanghai-style wheat noodles. Cook for 2 minutes until just tender, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat. Add 3 cloves minced garlic, 15 g julienned ginger, and 2 sliced scallions; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 150 g chopped bok choy and 1 medium julienned carrot to the wok; stir-fry for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
Step 4: Add the drained noodles and optional 100 g cooked shrimp or sliced pork to the wok. Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Toss everything quickly for 2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
Step 5: Serve immediately garnished with extra scallions if desired.