Name: Stir-Fried Bell Pepper and Shirataki Noodles
Ingredients: 4 green bell peppers; 2 boiled bamboo shoots (in water); 1 pack shirataki noodles; 1 tbsp untoasted sesame oil (for pre-frying, plus extra as needed); 1 tsp sake (for seasoning); A pinch of salt (for seasoning); 1 tsp soy sauce (for seasoning); 2 tbsp sake (sauce mixture); 2 tbsp soy sauce (sauce mixture); 2 tbsp oyster sauce (sauce mixture); Just under 1 tbsp sugar (sauce mixture); 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (for finishing)

About "Stir-Fried Bell Pepper and Shirataki Noodles"

This recipe video by Chef Yuji Wakiya features a vegetarian Qingjiao Rusi (Pepper Steak) using shirataki noodles. By substituting meat with shirataki noodles, this dish becomes both healthy and budget-friendly. Simple ingredients like bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and shirataki noodles are brought to life with an authentic Chinese flavor using an oyster sauce-based seasoning. A key step is pre-stir-frying and seasoning the shirataki noodles first. Finished with a touch of sesame oil for aroma, this professional yet easy-to-make recipe is perfect for home cooking.

Tips for Making "Stir-Fried Bell Pepper and Shirataki Noodles"

下準備
しらたきは水洗い後に湯がいてざるに上げ、水気をしっかり切る。はさみで数カ所切り込みを入れ食べやすい長さに整える。
下準備
合わせ調味料（酒・醤油・オイスターソース・砂糖）は事前に混ぜ合わせておくと炒め工程がスムーズになる。
火加減・炒め順
しらたきを先に単独で炒め、酒・塩・醤油で下味をつけてから一度取り出す。これにより味がしらたきにしっかりなじむ。
炒め順
筍を先に炒め、次にしらたきを戻し入れ、最後にピーマンを加えることで食感のバランスを保つ。
仕上げ
ピーマンが少ししんなりしたタイミングで合わせ調味料を回し入れ、全体に炒め合わせる。最後に胡麻油を加えて香りを立てて完成。

Ingredients for "Stir-Fried Bell Pepper and Shirataki Noodles"

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4green bell peppers
2boiled bamboo shoots (in water)
1pack shirataki noodles
1tbsp untoasted sesame oil (for pre-frying, plus extra as needed)
1tsp sake (for seasoning)
Apinch of salt (for seasoning)
1tsp soy sauce (for seasoning)
2tbsp sake (sauce mixture)
2tbsp soy sauce (sauce mixture)
2tbsp oyster sauce (sauce mixture)
Justunder 1 tbsp sugar (sauce mixture)
1tsp toasted sesame oil (for finishing)

How to Make "Stir-Fried Bell Pepper and Shirataki Noodles"

01
Julienne the green bell peppers and bamboo shoots.
02
Rinse the shirataki noodles, blanch them in boiling water, then drain in a colander. Cut them into bite-sized lengths using kitchen shears.
03
In a small bowl, pre-mix the sauce ingredients (2 tbsp sake, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and just under 1 tbsp sugar).
04
Heat 1 tbsp of untoasted sesame oil in a frying pan and stir-fry the shirataki noodles. Add 1 tsp sake, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp soy sauce, toss well to coat, then transfer to a plate.
05
Add a little more untoasted sesame oil to the same pan and stir-fry the bamboo shoots.
06
Return the shirataki noodles to the pan and stir-fry them together with the bamboo shoots.
07
Add the green bell peppers and stir-fry. Once they soften slightly, pour in the pre-mixed sauce and toss everything together over high heat.
08
Drizzle 1 tsp of toasted sesame oil at the end for aroma, then serve.

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Why Prep Shirataki Noodles First?

Pre-frying the shirataki noodles removes excess moisture, allowing them to absorb the seasonings much better and improving their texture in the final stir-fry.

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