Rice Noodles Food

SPICY YUMMY RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Place the rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave them to soak according to the packet instructions, but a couple of minutes before the time is up check and drain them, as you want them slightly under cooked and still have a bite as they will finish cooking in the sauce.
• To cook the vegetables, heat 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil in a wok (or use a large saute pan with deep sides or big saucepan). Add the onion and cook for a couple of minutes until just starting to soften then add the red bell pepper and broccoli. Stir well and leave to cook for about 3 minutes on a medium to high heat.
• Meanwhile put the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, the tamari, chili jam, coconut milk, peanut butter and vegetable stock into a measuring cup and stir together until totally combined - the hot stock helps to soften the peanut butter, so it mixes together more easily.
• Pour the sauce into the wok with the vegetables and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the carrot ribbons and toss to combine. Be careful not to overcook the vegetables - they should be just cooked.
• Drain the noodles in a colander, shake well to get rid of any excess water and add to the wok with the vegetables and sauce. Gently mix everything together making sure the noodles are well coated in the sauce.
• Divide between bowls or tip onto a large serving platter and garnish with toasted, chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro leaves.

RICE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In large bowl of hot water soak rice noodles for 15 minutes and drain well.
• Using a wok or large skillet heat oil. Add the garlic, ginger, scallions, and chile, stir fry for approximately one minute. Stir in the chicken and chicken livers and stir fry over high heat for 2-3 minutes or until browning begins.
• Add celery and carrot to chicken mixture, stir fry for about 2 minutes or until they soften. Stir in napa cabbage, lime juice, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Begin adding noodles while stirring and heat thoroughly. If desired sprinkle with shredded mint and pickled garlic. Place on serving dish, optional garnish sprig of mint , and serve immediately.

CURRIED RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Place the noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover them with boiling water.
• Cover the bowl and set aside.
• Mix together the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and coriander in a small bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine the sherry, soy sauce, water, and sugar and set aside.
• In a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet, combine the garlic, ginger, and oil and saute on medium heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add the red onions and carrots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the bell peppers and continue to cook, stirring, for about another 4 minutes.
• Add the bok choy and dried spice mixture and cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Pour in the sauce mixture, cover, and simmer for another 2 minutes, or until the bok choy is tender.
• Drain the rice noodles, which should be softened, and add them to the saute.
• Stir until hot, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Serve with lime wedges and your choice of basil, cilantro, or scallions.
• Variations:.
• For a spicy hot dish, add cayenne, chili paste, or Tabasco to taste, or replace the dried spices with 1 or 2 tbsp of Thai curry paste.
• Add cayenne with the red onions and carrots; add chili paste, Tabasco, or Thai curry paste near the end of cooking.
• Enjoy!

LITTLE POT RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Place 2½ lb. pork bones in a medium pot and pour in water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes. Drain bones in a colander set in sink and rinse under running water to remove impurities.
• Combine pork bones, 1 large shallot, peeled, halved, 2 scallions, knotted together, 5 dried shiitake mushrooms, one 1" piece ginger, scrubbed, sliced ¼" thick, 2 whole star anise, and 5 white peppercorns in a medium pot. Pour in 10 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover pot with a lid, and simmer gently until broth is very flavorful, 2-3 hours.
• Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pot; discard solids. Do ahead: Broth can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool, then cover and chill, or freeze for up to 3 months
• Mix 8 oz. ground pork, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine) or medium-dry sherry, ¼ tsp. ground Sichuan peppercorns, and ¼ tsp. freshly ground white pepper in a medium bowl to combine. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook 1 lb. rice stick or pad thai noodles according to package directions (they should be springy and chewy, but not as chewy as pasta). Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook pork mixture, stirring constantly, until starting to brown, about 1 minute. Stir in 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, one 1" piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped, and 1 Tbsp. coarsely chopped pixian doubanjiang (spicy fermented broad bean paste) and cook, stirring constantly, until pork is browned and a little bit crispy, about 4 minutes. Taste and add more doubanjiang if needed. Remove from heat.
• Return broth to a brisk simmer. Add 8 small bok choy (about 1 lb.), trimmed, halved, quartered if large, and ¾ cup trimmed chopped garlic chives (from 25-30) and cook until bok choy are tender, about 30 seconds. Stir in 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt and remove from heat. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
• Divide reserved noodles among 4 bowls. Ladle broth and vegetables over. Top each bowl with 3 Tbsp. ground pork mixture, 3 Tbsp. zha cai (pickled mustard stems; from one 3.5-oz. bag), 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. black (Chinkiang) vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. chili crisp. Scatters 3 scallions, dark green parts only, finely chopped, and a handful of cilantro leaves with tender stems on top, dividing evenly.