Silver Threads of Longevity

Name: Silver Threads of Longevity
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 30 ml/2 tbsp oyster sauce; 30 ml/2 tbsp light soy sauce; 30 ml/2 tbsp crushed garlic; 100 g/3¾ oz/½ cup beansprouts; 150 g/5 oz cellophane noodles; 45 ml/3 tbsp vegetable oil; 50 g/2 oz dried lily buds; chopped fresh coriander/cilantro, to garnish; chopped fresh coriander/cilantro, to garnish; 45 ml/3 tbsp sesame oil; 200 ml/7 fl oz/scant 1 cup water

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

China

By Terry Tan

Published 2020

About

The ‘silver threads’ of the recipe title are cellophane noodles. In China these symbolize longevity and are often served at birthdays and other special occasions.

Ingredients

50 g/2 oz dried lily buds
150 g/5

Asia
China
Noodles

Method

Soak the lily buds in a bowl of warm water for 30 minutes or until soft. Meanwhile, soak the cellophane noodles in a separate bowl of warm water for 15 minutes.
Drain the lily buds, rinse under water and drain again. Snip off the hard ends. Drain the noodles. Using a pair of scissors or a sharp knife, chop the strands into shorter lengths for easier handling.</