Mixed Noodles

Mixed Noodles

　　The quality of mixed noodles largely depends on the vegetables used. The simplest version is to cook the noodles, then add some sautéed scallions and garlic—this is the most basic form of mixed noodle soup. Nowadays, making mixed noodle soup often involves first preparing a "stew" or "sauce base," such as diced meat stir-fried with eggplant or scrambled eggs with tomatoes. This base is then poured into boiling water, followed by cooking the noodles, and finally garnished with some cilantro leaves to achieve a balance of color, aroma, and taste. One of my favorite versions is to fry mushrooms until they’re well-done to extract their juices, then add chopped green vegetables before cooking the noodles. The texture is great, and the nutrition is well covered.