Mi Xao Gion

Name: Mi Xao Gion
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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

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

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

Heat half of the 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Fry 8 oz loosened fresh egg noodles until golden brown and crispy on both sides, then transfer to a serving platter.
3

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

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

Stir in 1 cup thinly sliced carrots and 4 heads quartered baby bok choy and cook for 2 minutes.
7

Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 2 tbsp soy sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
8

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

Questions

Can I make Mi Xao Gion gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Mi Xao Gion keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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.

Can I halve or double Mi Xao Gion?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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