Satay Noodles Food

THAI SATAY NOODLES

Steps:

• In a bowl mix the peanut butter, chilli sauce, coconut milk, vegetable stock and soy sauce to make a smooth sauce. (this can be kept in a container for up to 3 days)
• Heat the oil in a wok and stir fry the broccoli, red pepper, baby corn and ginger for 3 minutes Add the mange tout and garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes Pour over the satay sauce and bring to the boil.
• Drain the noodles or remove from pack and add to the wok. Stir fry over a high heat for a couple of minutes.
• Serve with the basil leaves and peanuts sprinkled over.

BEEF SATAY NOODLES

Steps:

• Put the noodles in a bowl; cover with warm water and soak at least 20 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Add the beef and mix with a spoon to combine.
• Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the broccoli slaw and cook, stirring, until it starts wilting, about 3 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a medium bowl. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil in the skillet, then add the beef mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, gently stir the noodles to separate. Reserve 1/2 cup soaking water, then drain the noodles. Return the vegetables to the skillet with the beef and stir to combine. Add the noodles, the reserved soaking water and the Sriracha. Cook, gently tossing, until warmed through, about 4 minutes. Top each serving with the cilantro; serve with lime wedges and more Sriracha.

SATAY BEEF AND NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet and lightly saute the ginger and garlic for 1 minute.
• Add the beef stock, nuoc nam, lemon grass, spring onions, cinnamon and star anise.
• Bring to the boil and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, then strain and return stock to pan.
• Stock can be prepared to this stage, 3 days ahead.
• On the day of serving, prepare the ingredients for the garnishes and place in small serving bowls.
• Around 20 minutes before serving, place the noodles in a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water and soak until noodles are soft (about 20 minutes), then drain well.
• When ready to serve, bring the stock to the boil and add the satay sauce, and Sriracha chili sauce or sambal oelek, if desired.
• Taste and correct seasoning, adding a touch more satay sauce and chili sauce if desired.
• Divide the hot rice stick noodles between 4 to 6 deep soup bowls, and top with sliced, raw, beef fillet.
• Ladle over enough boiling stock to cover the noodles and meat.
• Whether the beef is rare or well done is determined by how long the beef sits in the hot broth before serving.
• Each person tops their portion with their choice of garnishes, a squeeze of lime juice and Sriracha sauce if desired.

CHICKEN SATAY NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil, salt it, add the pasta an cook until al dente, drain.
• Meanwhile, in a soup pot, heat the oil over med heat.
• Add the chicken and garlic and cook, stirring until the chicken is opaque, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a plate.
• Add the peanut butter, tamari, curry paste and tomato paste to the pot and stir.
• Increase the heat to med high and whisk in the chicken broth; add the ginger.
• Bring to a boil, then stir in the cabbage and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the apple juice.
• Divide the pasta among 4 bowls.
• Ladle the soup over the pasta.
• Top with bean sprouts, peanuts, scallions and cilantro.
• Serve with lime wedges!

SATAY PORK NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the egg noodles in boiling water according to the packet directions. Drain and set aside. Heat a wok on high heat, add the oil and the pork. Cook for about 5-7 minutes then add the diced onions. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes to soften the onion. Add the chilli, satay paste, fish sauce, ketjap manis, coconut milk and peanuts. Bring to the boil and cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add the noodles to the wok along with the lime juice and sesame oil. Serve in bowls with fresh torn coriander and some extra lime wedges. Kristy is a mother of three who loves feeding her family wholesome, nutritious and above all delicious food. She has her own food blog called The Life She Made where she posts family style recipes and talks about life as a stay at home mother.

CHICKEN SATAY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil, salt it and add the pasta cooking until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water, setting aside.
• While the pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, honey and 1/4 cup warm water.
• Whisk in the tamari, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, and garlic.
• Pour in the oil in a steady stream, whisking to combine.
• Add the reserved noodles and toss to coat.
• Place the noodles in 4 shallow bowls and top with the chicken, spinach, carrots, scallions, peanuts and cilantro.

SATAY CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
• Prepare noodles according to packet instructions.
• Place both cabbages and carrots in a bowl, add 1/4 tsp salt, toss to combine and set aside for 5-10 minutes to wilt lightly.
• Place the Satay Chicken ingredients EXCEPT the oil in a bowl and toss to coat.
• Heat oil in a non stick fry pan over high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes until golden, then transfer to a plate.
• Toss noodles and remaining salad ingredients with chicken and Dressing, then serve. Serve at room temperature or warm.

SATAY NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Mix together the soy, peanut butter, lime zest and juice, then set aside. Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat, add ½ the spring onions, ½ the chilli, the garlic and a pinch of salt, and cook for 3 mins.
• Pour in 450ml water, bring to the boil, then crumble in the coconut. Stir to dissolve, then spoon in the peanut butter mixture. Mix well, drop in the noodles and ½ the carrot ribbons, and cook for 5 mins. Season to taste, spoon into a bowl and top with the remaining spring onion, chilli and carrot ribbons. Drizzle over extra sesame oil or soy.

THAI SATAY STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Mix the peanut butter, chilli sauce, 100ml water and soy sauce to make a smooth satay sauce. Put the noodles in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Stir gently to separate, then drain thoroughly.
• Heat the oil in a wok, then stir-fry the ginger and harder pieces of veg from the stir-fry mix, such as peppers, for 2 mins. Add the noodles and rest of the veg, then stir-fry over a high heat for 1-2 mins until the veg are just cooked.
• Push the veg to one side of the pan, then pour the peanut sauce into the other side, tilting the pan. Bring to the boil. Mix the sauce with the stir-fry, then sprinkle over the basil leaves and peanuts to serve.

SATAY NOODLES

Steps:

• To make the sauce, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce and chilli flakes along with 200ml cold water in a bowl. Whisk in the lime juice to form a smooth paste, adding an extra splash of water to loosen the mixture if needed.
• For the noodles, heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. When the oil is hot, throw in the vegetables and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Separate the soft noodles and add them to the wok. Pour in the peanut sauce and stir-fry for another minute. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds, coriander, chilli and peanuts. Recipe from Katy Beskow's book 15 Minute Vegan (£8, https://www.amazon.co.uk/15-Minute-Vegan-Katy-Beskow/dp/1849499632 >Amazon).

COLD SATAY NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook Pasta in salted water, (1 teaspoon per quart/litre) for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally then drain.
• While pasta is cooking, combine all ingredients (except 1/2 of the Green Onions) over medium/low heat & whisk until just combined.
• Test for Heat & add Chili's if you like (I usually add 2 Thai Chili's).
• When noodles are drained, add to Sauce, mix well, serve on platter or bowl with remaining Green Onions on top.