Other variations:
Mì xào thập cẩm, Mì xào tôm mực, Mì xào giòn
Category
Stir-Fried Dish
Region
Popular Nationwide
Preparation Time
52 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
About this recipe
Mì Xào Hải Sản is a popular Vietnamese stir-fry inspired by Chinese cuisine. It’s often served in restaurants and street stalls, with a balance of flavors from the sea and crunchy vegetables.
Ingredients List
400 g dried egg or instant noodles 150 g shrimp (peeled, deveined) 150 g squid (cut into bite-size pieces) 1 small bok choy (cut into 5 cm pieces) 1 carrot (julienned) 1 onion (cut into wedges) 2 scallions (cut into 3 cm pieces) 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 shallot (minced) 2 tbsp oil For the sauce 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp sugar ½ tsp black pepper (ground) 50 ml water
Materials & Tools
Wok or large frying pan Medium pot Bowl of ice water Mixing bowls Knife and chopping board Tongs or spatula
Preparation steps
Total Time
52 min
Cooking Time
17 min
Active Time
35 min
Soak Noodles
Soak noodles in ice water for about 30 minutes until soft, then drain.
30 min
Make Sauce
Stir soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, pepper and water until sugar dissolves.
5 min
Blanch Seafood
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch shrimp and squid for about 30 seconds, then drain.
5 min
Stir-fry Veggies
Heat oil and fry garlic and shallot until fragrant. Add bok choy, carrot and 4 tbsp sauce and toss quickly until just tender-crisp.
5 min
Add Seafood & Noodles
Add shrimp and squid and toss a few times. Add noodles and remaining sauce, tossing and separating noodles as they cook.
5 min
Finish
Add onion and toss for 30 seconds. Top with scallions. Serve hot.
2 min
Chef’s Tips
Do not overcook seafood to keep it tender; cook over high heat for best flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Fresh herbs, lime wedges, chili sauce
Nutritional info
450kcal
28g protein
14g fat
55g carbs
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