Serves:2-3
Preparation time:15 minutes (plus soaking time)
Cooking time:20 minutes
A rich, creamy, umami-packed bowl layered with silky noodles, caramelised mushroom ‘mince’, and a fragrant chilli oil finish.
Deeply comforting with just the right amount of heat.
Ingredients:
Mushroom Broth:
- 1 packet dried shiitake mushrooms (250g)
- 2 litres cold water
- 4 slices fresh ginger
- ¼ can coconut milk
- 1 tsp Chang's Gluten Free Tamari Light Soy Sauce
Mushroom ‘Mince’:
- Rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, diced
- 1 tbsp Chang's Gluten Free Tamari Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Chang's Original Hoisin Sauce
- 1 tsp Chang's Original Oyster Sauce (omit for vegetarian)
Sizzling Chilli Oil:
- 1 tbsp chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 tbsp neutral oil
- Pinch of salt
Noodles:
Method:
Mushroom Broth:
- Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in cold water for a minimum of 2 hours (up to 24 hours).
- Strain the soaking liquid into a large saucepan (this is your mushroom broth). Reserve the mushrooms.
- Add the sliced ginger and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk and Chang’s Tamari Light Soy Sauce.
- Keep warm.
Mushroom Broth -Shortcut Option:
Use a high-quality vegetable broth in place of the mushroom soaking liquid. If using this option, substitute with 250g fresh mushrooms for the mushroom ‘mince’.
Mushroom ‘Mince’:
- Heat a pan over medium heat.
- Add the diced shiitake mushrooms and cook until lightly golden.
- Add Chang’s Tamari Light Soy Sauce, Chang’s Hoisin Sauce, and Chang’s Oyster Sauce.
- Cook until glossy and slightly caramelised.
- Set aside.
Sizzling Chilli Oil:
- Combine chilli flakes, ginger, and spring onion in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the oil until hot and shimmering.
- Carefully pour the hot oil over the mixture.
- Stir and set aside.
Noodles:
- Cook 1 bundle per serve according to packet instructions.
- Drain and divide into serving bowls.
To Assemble:
- Ladle the creamy mushroom broth over the noodles.
- Top with the mushroom ‘mince’.
- Drizzle with Chang’s Sesame Oil and the sizzling chilli oil.
- Finish with chopped coriander.



