Singapore Rice Noodles With Chicken And Cashews Food

CHINESE CASHEW CHICKEN NOODLES STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Start by cooking the noodles in salted water, according to package directions, until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Pat the chicken dry, and make sure it's not wet. Toss the chicken in cornflour and salt till well coated. Heat oil in a large, wide pan and add the chicken pieces, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. You may have to do this in batches. Cook the chicken for 3 minutes on both sides, till light brown and crispy.
• Heat the remaining oil in the same pan or use a wok if you have one. Add the garlic and whole red chillies. Cook for a minute or so and add the broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini and chicken in the pan. Stir-fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes till the vegetables are slightly tender, but not over cooked. Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Add the sauce and noodles and toss everything well and cook till the sauce has coated the noodles completely. Mix in the roasted cashews, top with sesame seeds, green onions, and serve hot.

SINGAPORE RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Soak the dried rice vermicelli noodles in a large bowl of cold water for 20 minutes, then drain and cut in half with kitchen shears.
• Meanwhile, prepare the ingredients and organize your mise en place. For this dish, you need to have everything ready to go before you start to cook.
• Slice the sausage and place it on a plate with the chicken and dried chiles. Beat the egg in a small bowl. Combine the curry powder, crushed dried shrimp and white pepper on a small plate.
• Cut the onion into thin slices and halve the shrimp lengthwise. Add them to the plate with the meats and chiles.
• Cut the scallions into 1-inch-long batons and transfer to a plate. Peel the carrot and cut it into matchsticks; add them to the plate. Thinly slice the cabbage crosswise to yield 2 cups and transfer to the plate.
• Combine the sake, soy sauce, sesame oil and bean sprouts in a small bowl.
• Preheat a wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil and swirl to coat. Add the egg. Tilt the wok, scraping and breaking up the egg. As soon it's cooked, transfer to the plate with the curry powder. Wipe out the wok.
• Add 1 more tablespoon of the peanut oil to the wok. Add the sausage, chicken, chiles, onion and shrimp. Cook, tossing, for 1 minute, then transfer to a plate.
• Add 1 more tablespoon of the peanut oil and swirl to coat. Add the carrots, cabbage, scallions, curry powder, dried shrimp, white pepper and cooked egg. Cook, tossing, for 1 minute.
• Return the sausage, chicken, chiles, onion and shrimp to the wok and cook, tossing, 1 more minute.
• Add the noodles to the wok. Toss constantly, scraping the bottom of the wok with two wooden spatulas to avoid any sticking, until the noodles are heated through, about 30 seconds.
• Next, add the bowl of liquid seasonings and bean sprouts. Toss and cook until the sprouts are tender, about 1 minute. Spill onto a platter and serve immediately.

CASHEW CHICKEN WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook rice noodles according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch and garlic. Add chicken. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute chicken mixture in peanut and sesame oils until no longer pink. Add onions; cook 1 minute longer., Drain noodles; stir into skillet. Add cashews and chili sauce and heat through. If desired, top with toasted sesame seeds.

RICE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cover noodles in hot water while preparing the other ingredients. Heat a pot of water until steam rises.
• Put all but a tablespoon of the oil in a wok or large skillet, and turn heat to high. When it smokes, add the chicken, and stir until it loses its color; it doesn't cook through. Remove with slotted spoon.
• Add bean sprouts, peas and shiitakes. Stir until wilted and beginning to brown. Add sauces and wine. Remove from the pan.
• Drain noodles, and dip them in the boiling water with tongs or in a strainer for about 5 seconds. Drain. Add remaining oil and the egg to pan, still over high heat. Stir to scramble. Add drained noodles and cooked ingredients, and toss, lifting (scrape, if necessary) repeatedly until all are mixed together and hot. Garnish, and serve.

RICE NOODLES WITH COCONUT-CASHEW SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the coconut milk and water in a medium-sized saucepan.
• Add the ginger, lime juice, chilies, garlic, coriander, cilantro, mint, and salt, and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar.
• At this point, you can let the sauce steep for a stronger flavor for a few hours, or even overnight, or continue on with the recipe.
• Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl.
• Press all the liquid from the garlic, ginger, cilantro, etc.
• ,then discard the solids that remain in the sieve.
• Place the cashews in a blender, and then pour in the coconut milk mixture.
• Puree until smooth.
• Heat a potful of water to a boil.
• Add the noodles, and cook them according to the directions on the package.
• Drain the noodles, rinse, and drain again, then transfer to a large, shallow serving bowl.
• Immediately add the minced green onion and all the sauce.
• Toss well and enjoy!

SINGAPORE RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Drop in the rice noodles and boil until tender but firm to the bite, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Let the noodle air-dry and firm up in a colander for at least 30 minutes or as long as 2 to 3 hours; toss occasionally.
• When you are ready to prepare the dish, whisk together the eggs, 1/2 teaspoon of the curry powder, and all of the sesame oil until blended.
• Spoon 1/2 tablespoon of the peanut or vegetable oil into a heavy skillet or wok set over moderately high heat.
• Pour in the egg mixture and immediately reduce the heat to low.
• Scramble the eggs until just set; turn out onto a plate and reserve.
• Return the skillet to moderately high heat and spoon in 1/2 tablespoon of the oil.
• Add the shrimp and stir fry until just barely cooked, about 1 minute (they will cook more later).
• Remove the shrimp and reserve in a small bowl.
• Return the skillet to moderately high heat and spoon in 1 tablespoon of the oil.
• Add the pork and chicken and stir fry until just cooked, about 1 minute.
• Remove and reserve in a small bowl.
• Place a large, heavy wok over high heat.
• When very hot, spoon in 2 tablespoons of the oil.
• Add the ginger, garlic, chilies, and the remaining curry powder.
• Stir fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the Chinese pork or ham and red and green bell peppers and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle on 1 to 2 tablespoons of water and cook until it boils away.
• Push the ingredients to the sides of the wok and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
• Add the scallions, bean sprouts, and noodles and toss over high heat until very hot, about 30 seconds.
• Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Return the shrimp, pork, and chicken to the wok and add the soy sauce and sherry.
• Toss well and add the salt and the reserved scrambled eggs.
• Sprinkle on the cilantro and turn out onto a larger platter.
• Serve hot.