Shiitake Mushroom and XO Noodles

Method

1. Step 1

   Re hydrate mushrooms by pouring boiling water over them so they are covered and leave to soak for one hour (reserve the liquid for use later)

2. Step 2

   Finely chop chillies, garlic and finely slice shallots.

3. Step 3

   In a medium pot on medium heat, add splash of veg oil. Add chillies, garlic and shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes until shallots begin to break down.

4. Step 4

   While step 3 is cooking, finely dice the shiitake mushrooms and then add 1/2 the mushrooms to the pot. Add 3 tbsp of dark soy, sugar, salt, chilli powder, smoked paprika and 1/4 cup of the reserved mushroom liquid. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes until the mushrooms start to break down and the mixture becomes sticky with a jam like consistency.

5. Step 5

   Add in the remaining oil and turn the heat to medium-low so it is just bubbling. Keep watching and stirring occasionally for approx 30 - 40 minutes as you do not want the contents to catch and burn. Sauce will start to darken.

6. Step 6

   Prepare the Fantastic Fresh Hokkien Noodles according to pack directions. Drain and set aside.

7. Step 7

   Once XO sauce is completed, slice the cabbage and place on high heat in large pan or wok with 2 tbsp of the oil from the XO sauce. Cook for five minutes and then add the remaining sliced hydrated shiitake mushrooms can cook for a further 2 - 3 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Add the hokkien noodles, 1/4 cup of XO sauce,1 tbsp of dark soy and black pepper and cook for a further 2 - 3 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Garnish and serve.