In the local neighborhoods or markets of Shanghai, you will run into fried noodles vendors frying up a pile of Shanghai noodles in a round flat griddle, using long wooden chopsticks to constantly toss and stir the glistening noodles.

The cooking process is as fascinating to me as the taste of the noodles. Shanghai noodles are usually thicker and chewier than other noodles providing a great texture when stir-fried with the simple ingredients of pork and vegetables. While most