Garlic chives, also known as Chinese chives or ku chai, are a versatile herb with a delicate yet assertive flavor that adds a delightful touch to a wide range of dishes. This collection of garlic chive recipes celebrates the unique taste and aroma of this herb, showcasing its versatility in everything from savory noodle dishes to aromatic stir-fries, flavorful sauces, and even refreshing salads. Embark on a culinary journey that explores the diverse culinary applications of garlic chives and discover new ways to incorporate their distinct flavor into your everyday cooking. From quick and easy weekday meals to impressive dinner party dishes, these recipes are sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST GARLIC & CHIVES NOODLES
Make and share this The Best Garlic & Chives Noodles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Spaghetti
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook spaghetti. We like to break the spaghetti in half before cooking.
- Drain and keep warm.
- In the large pot, heat olive oil and butter and cook garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Add back in the spaghetti, garlic powder and chives.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
BOILED GARLIC CHIVE DUMPLINGS
Steps:
- In a large bowl thoroughly mix all ingredients - aside from those in the Cold Water Dough and the Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce - together by hand. Cook a tester to check for seasoning. MAKING THE DUMPLINGS: Place a small mound of filling in the middle of the wrapper. (Be very careful not to touch the edges with the filling, as this will impede proper sealing of the dumplings. Nothing is worse than dumplings breaking during cooking.) Fold the wrapper in half to form a half moon shape. Starting on one end fold/pinch the wrapper tightly together. Proceed with this fold/pinch method until the dumpling is completely sealed. There will be approximately 10 to 14 folds per dumpling. Rest the dumplings with the folded edges straight up.
- COOKING THE DUMPLINGS: Use a large stock pot with plenty of water. Add a small handful of salt, as if you were cooking pasta. Make sure the water is at a rolling boil before adding dumplings. Once the dumplings are dropped, gently stir so that they do not stick together or stick to the bottom. Do not try to boil too many at a time, as it will take too long to cook resulting in soggy dumplings. Overcooking also causes the dumplings to break apart.
- For the Cold Water Dough: In a stainless steel bowl, mix flour and salt. Slowly add cold water to flour in 1/4 cup increments. Mix with chopsticks until a ball is formed. On a floured surface, knead dough until it becomes a smooth, elastic ball. Place back in bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Allow dough to rest for at least 1 hour. Working on a floured surface with floured hands, roll out dough to form a long 'noodle', 1 inch in diameter. Cut 1/2 inch pieces and turn them over so cut sides are facing up. Flatten with your palm and roll out thin using a rolling pin. The dumpling wrapper should end up about 3 inches in diameter. For the Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce: Combine all and serve in a small bowl. PLATING: Serve dumplings on a large platter lined with lettuce with a bowl of dipping sauce on the side. One family tradition is the serving of the dumpling 'broth' at the end of the meal since inevitably some of the dumplings do break and flavor the water. Waste not, want not.
BUTTERED NOODLES WITH CHIVES
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water over medium heat, according to the package directions. Drain in a colander and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and saute until tender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and when melted stir in the chives, Parmesan and lemon.
- Add the noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with Gina's Oxtail Stew.
CHINESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP WITH SPINACH AND GARLIC CHIVES
Categories Soup/Stew Chicken Ginger Leafy Green Onion Pasta Poultry Lunar New Year Winter Gourmet
Yield Makes about 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- With a cleaver or heavy chef's knife cut chicken into large pieces. Cut chicken through bones into 2-inch pieces. In a large kettle of boiling water blanch chicken 1 minute. In a colander drain chicken and rinse under cold water.
- With flat side of cleaver or knife lightly smash gingerroot and scallions. In cleaned kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil with chicken, gingerroot, scallions, rice wine or Sherry and simmer, uncovered, skimming froth occasionally, 2 hours. Pour broth through colander lined with triple thickness of cheesecloth into a large heatproof bowl, reserving chicken for another use. Broth may be made 3 days ahead, cooled completely, uncovered, and chilled, covered.
- In cleaned kettle bring broth to a boil. Add noodles and boil, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in spinach and simmer, stirring once or twice, until spinach turns bright green and is just tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in chives and salt and pepper to taste and simmer 1 minute.
Tips:
- Use fresh garlic chives: Fresh garlic chives have a more intense flavor than dried chives, and they will make your noodles taste more delicious.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the noodles, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Cook the noodles until they are al dente: Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian. It refers to the texture of pasta that is cooked through but still has a slight bite to it. This is the ideal texture for garlic chive noodles.
- Use a good quality soy sauce: Soy sauce is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality soy sauce. Look for a soy sauce that is made with whole soybeans and has a deep, rich flavor.
- Serve immediately: Garlic chive noodles are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will ensure that they are at their most flavorful.
Conclusion:
Garlic chive noodles are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are a great way to use up fresh garlic chives, and they are also a good source of vitamins and minerals. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook noodles, then you should definitely try this recipe.
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