Chinese Egg Noodles Food

CHINESE STIR FRIED NOODLES GUIDE

Steps:

• Prepare the protein by slicing them against the grain into 1/4" / 0.5cm slices or 2/3" / 2cm cubes.
• Heat oil in wok over high heat. When oil is hot, add Base Flavouring of choice and stir fry for about 10 seconds - don't let them burn!
• Add ingredients in order of length of time to cook, starting with those that take the longest but do not add leafy greens. Start with onion and proteins (together), followed by broccoli and other vegetables in "floret" form, followed by carrots, stems of leafy greens, zucchini, eggplant, beans and other firm vegetables, and lastly cabbage and snow peas and other vegetables that take little time to cook. DO NOT add bean sprouts or leafy greens - you will add them in the next step.
• Remove from heat, add leafy greens (leafy part of bok choy, spinach etc) and bean sprouts (if using), the noodles (use your fingers to break them up), the Sauce, water and Extra Flavours (optional).
• Return to heat, gently toss for 1 minute to heat through the noodles and for the sauce to thicken. If the water evaporates too quickly, add a bit more.
• Serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED CHINESE EGG NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the egg noodles according to package directions, omitting salt, and fat.
• Drain, and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add canola oil to pan, and swirl to coat.
• Add mushrooms, and saute for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add garlic, and green onions, and saute for 1 minute,stirring constantly.
• Combine soy sauce, and the 5 ingredients, through and including chile paste, stirring well.
• Stir soy sauce mixture, into mushroom mixture, and bring to a boil.
• Add noodles to pan, toss to coat.
• Add eggs, cook 2 minutes or until eggs are set, tossing well.
• Remove from heat, stir in spinach.

CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Soak the chow mein noodles in cold water for about 5 minutes. Rinse a few times until the water turns clear and the noodles have become soft. Drain the excess water and set aside. (Don't over soak the noodles or they will become soggy.) In a small mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients of the Chow Mein Sauce together. Set aside. Heat up a skillet or wok with the oil. Add in the garlic and stir-fry until light brown or aromatic. Add the chicken and shrimp and stir fry until they are half cooked. Add the shredded cabbage and carrot into the wok and do a few quick stirs. Add the noodles and the soy sauce mixture. Continue to stir fry until the noodles are well combined with the soy sauce mixture and completely cooked through. Add the chopped scallions, do a few final stirs, dish out and and serve hot.

CHINESE LO MEIN NOODLES RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot, boil water for the lo mein noodles. Skip this step if using lo mein egg noodles, because they do not require pre-cooking. Cook the noodles until al dente, following the package instructions. Drain and rinse well in cold water.
• In a small bowl, combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Whisk together and set aside.
• Heat 1 teaspoon of oil (I use sesame or avocado oil) in a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high or high heat.
• Add your choice of veggies; bean sprouts, carrots, garlic, mushrooms, or peppers. (Add the denser vegetables, such as carrots, 1-2 minutes before other vegetables.)
• Stir fry for about 3-5 minutes, until crisp and tender. Remove the vegetables from the pan and heat. Set aside.
• Add half of the noodles to the same pan. Add more oil, if desired.
• Stir fry the first side of the noodle pile. Gently move noodles around with tongs or chopsticks, pulling apart noodle clumps, separating, so the noodles are individually cooked and "dried out" for approximately 30-45 seconds. The sizzling is the moisture you are removing. (I love this part!)
• Flip over the entire pile of noodles and cook on the other side for another 30-45 seconds, while continuing to pull apart and separate noodles.
• Set aside with your vegetables, and repeat with the other half of the noodles.
• When all noodles are fried, return all noodles and vegetables to the pan. Pour half of the liquid sauce over the noodles. Mix and stir, then taste. Pour in more sauce until you get the flavor strength you desire. The color will be a good indicator. I prefer medium-brown.
• Serve immediately. Enjoy!

VEGILICIOUS STIR-FRY WITH CHINESE EGG NOODLES

Steps:

• Cut the vegetables as big or as little as you like.
• I like chunky stir fries so I keep the pieces pretty big.
• In a Wok over med-high heat, saute the onion and garlic in a few teaspoons of sesame oil and sunflower oil.
• Once the onion and garlic are softened, add the purple onion and the peppers.
• Saute for about 5 minutes.
• Add the courgette, broccoli, peas, and mushrooms.
• Add ground black pepper and salt lightly, this will bring out the natural juices.
• Add the oyster sauce and soy sauce.
• Stir into the ingredients and lower the heat to med-low.
• Cover and wait for about 4-5 minutes.
• Sprinkle lightly with sesame oil and stir.
• Add a few dashes of cayenne pepper and garlic powder.
• Follow the instructions for the egg noodles.
• Usually you only need to put them in boiling water, not on a flame, for about 4 minutes.
• Drain.
• Combine the egg noodles with the stirfry.
• Garnish with green onions and coriander.

CHINESE PEANUT SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain, rinse well with cold water, and toss with a glug of sesame oil.
• Whisk together the 2 tablespoons sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, tahini or sesame paste, peanut butter, sugar, ginger, garlic, and chili paste/oil (if using).
• Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss to coat with most of the scallions and a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve, garnishing with some peanuts, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and the remaining scallions.PRO TIP: Have leftovers? The sauce may seize up in the fridge, making the noodles appear a little dry. Rewarm in a pot over medium-low heat with a couple tablespoons of water, tossing frequently, until reconstituted.

CHINESE EGG DROP SOUP WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring stock, soy sauce, Sherry, ginger, and garlic to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Remove ginger and garlic with a slotted spoon and discard. Stir in noodles and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 4 minutes. Stirring soup in a circular motion, add eggs in a slow, steady stream. Simmer, undisturbed, until strands of egg are cooked, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in scallions (to taste) and sesame oil. Season with salt.