Basic Chinese Cake Noodle Food

SIMPLE CHINESE NOODLES

Steps:

• Put noodles in 4 cups of salted boiling water. Cook 1-2 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Drain and dry.
• Heat oil in wok or frypan until smoking hot.
• Add ginger and onion stir for 30 seconds.
• Add noodles and fry for 5 minutes over med heat.
• Add sauce, and stir until coated.
• Serve hot or cold.
• Sometimes I add some julienned carrots or broccoli to this.

CHINESE FRIED NOODLES

Steps:

• Boil ramen noodles for 3 minutes, or until softened, without flavor packets. Reserve flavor packets. Drain noodles, and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet. Scramble eggs in a bowl. Cook and stir in hot oil until firm. Set aside.
• In a separate skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Cook and stir green onions in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Transfer to a separate dish, and set aside. Heat another teaspoon of cooking oil in the same skillet. Cook and stir the the carrots, peas, and bell peppers separately in the same manner, setting each aside when done.
• Combine 2 tablespoons sesame oil with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a separate skillet or wok. Fry noodles in oil for 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat, turning regularly. Sprinkle soy sauce, sesame oil, and desired amount of reserved ramen seasoning packets over noodles, and toss to coat. Add vegetables, and continue cooking, turning frequently, for another 5 minutes.

BASIC CHINESE CAKE NOODLE RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Bring the water to boil and add the fresh noodles to it.
• 2. Boil the noodles till tender but firm.
• 3. Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
• 4. In a large skillet pan, heat about 2 Tbsp. of peanut oil, you can use vegetable oil, too.
• 5. Move the pan so that the oil is well distributed.
• 6. With just a few drops of sesame oil, mix with the well drained noodles so that they won't stick together.
• 7. Add all the noodles to the skillet and evenly distribute the noodles so that they cover the whole bottom of the pan.
• 8. Don't walk away, watch the noodles as they start browning, when it is golden brown, gently and carefully flip it over and do the same for the other side.
• 9. When it is done, place it on a cutting board and cut them into about 2 1/2-inch squares.
• 10. Place on serving platters and garnish with your favorite Chinese entree.

CHINESE CRISPY CAKE NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in the noodles and let it cook until they are tender. About 7-10 minutes. Drain and rinse the noodles. Set aside to completely drain any remaining water.
• Stir fry the vegetables and meat. Heat a wok or pan over high heat. Add in 4 tablespoons of oil and let it heat until smoke becomes barely visible. Add in the toughest ingredients first to the tenderest. Stir fry them in one minute increments. Fry the onions, carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and baby bok choy.
• If you have meat, remove the vegetables from the wok, and fry the meat until it has been thoroughly cooked through. Add in oil if needed. Set aside the wok.
• To make the broth, in a medium sized pot add in the chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce (shoyu), sugar, white pepper, and sesame oil. Mix it well. Bring it to a boil.
• Make the slurry in the meantime by combining the water and cornstarch. Mix until all of the cornstarch has dissolved.
• After the broth starts to boil, add in the slurry and constantly stir it until has begun to thicken. Bring the heat to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Combine the sauce with all of the stir fry ingredients. Bring it to a simmer and set aside.
• Heat a nonstick pan over medium high heat. Add in the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil. Layer on and inch of the cooked noodles. Fry it until is crispy brown on one side. Once it is brown, carefully flip the noodles to the other side. Add in more oil if necessary. Fry until it is crispy brown on one side. Set aside the noodles on a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat the same procedure until all of the noodles have been fried.
• Cut the noodles into squares. Plate the noodles and pour on the sauce and stir fry. Serve it hot and enjoy this onolicious Cake Noodles!

CHINESE NOODLES WITH CABBAGE

Steps:

• Place the turkey into a mixing bowl and add 1/2 tablespoon of wine or cream sherry, salt, pepper, garlic, scallions, ginger, and sesame oil. Mix well, then brown meat mixture until cooked through. Set aside.
• Add cabbage to pan. Saute for 1-2 minutes, then add stock, soy sauce, and sherry. bring to a boil, cover until cabbage is wilted. Mix cornstarch with water and add to thicken sauce.
• Add noodles and turkey, season with additional salt and/or soy sauce to taste.

HOISIN BEEF WITH CRISPY NOODLE CAKE

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, coat the steak with the hoisin sauce and some black pepper. Leave to marinate while you make the noodle cake.
• Mix all the ingredients (apart from the oil) for the noodle cake with some black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Heat half the oil in a medium-sized, non-stick frying pan (or omelette pan). Tip in the eggy mixture and cook over a medium heat for about 3-4 mins until golden. Turn over - the easiest way is to put a flat plate on top of the frying pan - invert to release the cake, then slide back in. Cook for another 3-4 mins, then slide out and keep warm in a low oven while you cook the steak.
• Give the pan a quick wipe and heat the rest of the oil. Cook the steak for about 2-3 mins each side (depending on the thickness of your steak) for medium-rare, or longer for well done. Rest for a couple of mins, then serve in slices, scattered with the mint and radish, with the noodle cake.

CHINESE RICE CAKE-BAI TANG GAO

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, mix 150ml to 160ml water with rice flour. Combine well.
• In a small pot, melt sugar with the left water (350ml). Bring to boil over medium fire.
• Pour the hot sugar liquid directly to the rice mixture. Combine well and set aside to cool down until less than 40 degree C or room temperature.
• Mix yeast with 20ml and set aside for 5 minutes.
• Combine yeast water and rice mixture well, cover with plastic wrapper for proofing.
• Drop several drops of oil in the batter and combine well. Continue proofing until there is a thick layer of small bubbles on the surface.
• Prepare a plate (steel plate is highly recommended as they are usually quite thin) and brush some oil on surface (this can help the de-molding process).
• Bring the water to boil firstly and then pour the rice batter to hot steel plate around 80% full.
• Cover with lid and steam for 15 minutes over high fire. Wait for around 10 minutes after turning off the fire. Transfer the cake out, wait for minutes and move it from the plate. Set aside to cool down completely. Either cut into large wedges or small cubes. Serve cold with tea or as breakfast.