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Mi Xao Gion

Crispy fried egg noodles topped with a savory stir-fry of tender pork, shrimp, and vibrant vegetables in a rich gravy sauce.

35 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

VietnameseDinnerStovetopStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz fresh egg noodles, loosened
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled
  • 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 heads baby bok choy, quartered
  • 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat half of the 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Fry 8 oz loosened fresh egg noodles until golden brown and crispy on both sides, then transfer to a serving platter.

  3. 3

    Heat the remaining 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a wok over high heat.

  4. 4

    Add 4 cloves minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add 1/2 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin and 1/2 lb peeled large shrimp, cooking until pork reaches 145 degrees F and shrimp is opaque.

  6. 6

    Stir in 1 cup thinly sliced carrots and 4 heads quartered baby bok choy and cook for 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 2 tbsp soy sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

  8. 8

    Stir in 2 tbsp dissolved cornstarch to thicken the sauce, then spoon over the crispy noodles.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Mi Xao Gion reach?

For Mi Xao Gion, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of oyster sauce in Mi Xao Gion?

The entry for Mi Xao Gion calls for 2 tbsp oyster sauce. In its place: Hoisin thinned with a little soy sauce is the nearest shelf substitute, and a mushroom stir-fry sauce is the vegetarian one. Both are sweeter, so hold back any sugar in the recipe.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Mi Xao Gion?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Mi Xao Gion uses 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled.

Can I make Mi Xao Gion gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Mi Xao Gion is 8 oz fresh egg noodles, loosened, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Mi Xao Gion contain shellfish?

Yes: 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and 2 tbsp oyster sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Mi Xao Gion?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 38 g of protein in about 580 calories, alongside 52 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 1120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

Can I freeze Mi Xao Gion?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Mi Xao Gion within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. The pasta keeps drinking the sauce as it sits; loosen it with a splash of water or stock.

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