Asian Chicken And Bean Thread Noodles Food

ASIAN CHICKEN AND BEAN THREAD NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring the first five ingredients to a boil remove from heat. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes.
• Add chicken breast and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 35 to 45 minutes.
• Remove to plate. Cut into 1 inch cubes when cooled enough to handle.
• Cook remaining broth down to measure 3/4 cup . If less than 3/4 cup remains, add enough water to make 3/4 cup.
• Cook bean thread noodles. Rinse and drain.
• Place well drained noodles into a serving bowl. Top with chicken, cucumbers, onions and peanuts. Drizzle remaining broth/sauce over the top and toss.
• Chill and serve.
• We like onions so I add more. We also like the crunch of the peanuts but you can add as many or as few as you like.

SOTANJON PANCIT (BEAN THREAD NOODLES)

Steps:

• Boil chicken with water and ginger until tender. Reserve the liquid. Soak noodles in warm water for a few minutes until soft. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. In large skillet, saute garlic in oil; add onion, celery and carrots and cook until tender. Gradually add chicken, noodles and liquid a little bit at a time. Add salt, pepper and soy sauce. Garnish with green onions.

CHINESE GLASS NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Soak the bean threads in a large bowl of hot water until soft, about 15 minutes; drain and cut into bite-size lengths. Divide the noodles into 4 bowls.
• Bring the chicken broth, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low and cook the mixture at a simmer until fragrant, about 15 minutes. Add the chicken and shrimp to the soup; simmer until the chicken pieces are cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the lime juice and fish sauce through the soup. Ladle the soup over the noodles; top with jalapeno pepper slices and cilantro to serve.

THAI CLEAR NOODLE SALAD (YUM WOON SEN)

Steps:

• Soak mung bean noodles in warm water for 15 minutes. Drain and cut into short lengths and place in a bowl. Pour hot water over the noodles and soak for another 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water to separate the noodles. Let stand in the colander until ready to use.
• Cook ground turkey with a little water over medium heat. When brown, drain any excess water, and place in a large mixing bowl. Let cool 5 minutes.
• Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl, and taste for proper balance of sweet/sour/salty/spicy. Adjust if necessary. Pour dressing over cooked ground turkey and toss lightly.
• Add noodles and stir until well mixed. Taste and adjust if necessary.
• Add carrot, celery, shallot, green onion, cilantro, and 1/2 cup of peanuts. Toss well.
• Divide lettuce and cabbage on serving plates. Place noodle mixture on top, and sprinkle with remaining peanut, and chili flakes.

CHICKEN NOODLES WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to pack instructions. Heat the olive oil and 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok, then stir fry the chicken until it just changes colour.
• Add spring onions and garlic, cook briefly, then add black bean sauce and toss well. Drain noodles, add to the wok with the bean sprouts and remaining sesame oil. Toss until piping hot. Serve with soy sauce.