Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup With Peanut Sauce Food

CHINESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 3.5 qt pot or dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add the chicken thighs. Cook undisturbed for a minute or until the bottom turns light golden.
• Flip the chicken thighs. Add the garlic, ginger, green onion, cumin, and Sichuan peppercorns. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until the spices release fragrance.
• Add the Shaoxing wine, stock, cilantro, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook covered for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a separate pot according to package directions. (*Footnote 3)
• Remove the chicken with a pair of tongs and transfer it to a plate. Use two forks to remove and discard the chicken skin. Then use the forks to shred the chicken meat.
• Use a mesh colander to remove the solid ingredients and discard them.
• Add the soy sauce and taste the broth to adjust the seasoning. Heat over medium-high heat again, to return to a boil.
• Add the carrots and cook for 3 minutes. Add the bok choy for another minute or until it reaches the desired texture. Add back the shredded chicken and give it a stir, so it warms up again.
• Transfer the noodles, the broth and vegetables to serving bowls. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro and serve hot.

ASIAN PEANUT NOODLES WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• For the peanut sauce: Combine 1 cup chicken broth, peanut butter, sriracha, honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, ginger, and 3 cloves crushed garlic in a small saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat stirring occasionally until sauce becomes smooth and well blended, about 5-10 minutes. Set aside.
• Boil water for the noodles cook pasta according to package instructions.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper, sriracha, lime, garlic, ginger and soy sauce.
• Heat a large skillet or wok until hot. Add oil and sauté chicken on high heat until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.
• Add 2 cloves crushed garlic, scallions, carrots, broccoli slaw and/or bean sprouts and salt, sauté until tender crisp, about 1-2 minutes.
• Drain noodles and toss with peanut sauce and additional chicken broth if needed to loosen the sauce. When chicken is cooked, toss with noodles.
• Divide noodles and chicken between 6 bowls, top with sauteed vegetables, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts (or you can toss everything together to hide the vegetables so your family members don't push them aside!) and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

CHINESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat, add the chicken and brown a little, so around 2-3 mins, then add the garlic and ginger and stir to coat the chicken. Fry for a further minute, then pour in the chicken stock and soy, bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover with a lid and leave to gently bubble for 25-30 mins until the chicken is tender and pulls apart.
• Meanwhile, mix the sauce ingredients with a splash of water. When the chicken is ready, lift it out with a slotted spoon and use two forks to shred it on a plate. Add the cabbage, mushrooms and noodles to the pan, turn up the heat, then stir in the chicken, add a dash of sriracha, if using, and ladle into bowls. Top with a drizzle of the peanut sauce and serve.

COLD CHINESE NOODLES IN PEANUT-SESAME SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook noodles in large pot of boiling unsalted water over medium heat until barely tender and still firm. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cold. Drain well and toss noodles with (2 Tbsp) dark sesame oil so they don't stick together.
• FOR DRESSING:
• Combine all ingredients except hot water in a blender or food processor fitted with steel blade and blend until smooth. Thin with hot water to consistency of whipping cream.
• For carrot curls: peel flesh of carrot in short shavings about 4" long. Place in ice water for 15 minutes to curl.
• Just before serving, toss noodles with sauce. Garnish with cucumber, peanuts, green onion, and carrot curls. Serve at room temperature.
• * HOT PEPPER OIL: the amount you use depends on how hot you like it. 2 tablespoons.
• will give it a nice "bite." If your tastes run to the very hot, you might want to use 3TB.
• If you want to make your own oil:
• 1/4 cup hot red pepper flakes, 1 cup oil. Combine in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil, and immediately turn off heat. Let cool. Strain in small glass container that can be sealed. Refrigerate.
• Lasts indefinitely.

CHINESE GLASS NOODLES WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak the noodles for 1 hour and drain.
• Place in a saucepan with the soup stock and simmer until they are tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the stock from the noodles, reserving it for another use. Place the noodles on a tray and refrigerate them for one hour.
• Mix the sauce by putting the peanut butter in a 2-cup measuring glass and adding the hot water. Stir with a fork until it is the consistency of whipping cream.
• Add the remaining ingredients for the sauce and mix with the chilled noodles.
• Place the noodles on a serving dish and garnish with the green onions and peanuts.

COOL CHINESE NOODLE IN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water over medium heat.
• Cook until barely tender and still firm.
• Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cold.
• Drain well and toss noodles with (2 Tbsp) dark sesame oil so they don't stick together.
• FOR DRESSING: combine all ingredients except hot water in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Thin with hot water to consistency of whipping cream.
• For garnish, peel flesh of carrot in short shavings about 4" long.
• Just before serving, toss noodles with sauce.
• Garnish with cucumber, green onion, and carrot.
• Serve cold.