**Chinese Noodles: A Culinary Journey Through Flavors and Textures**
Chinese noodles, a staple in Chinese cuisine, are a versatile and beloved dish enjoyed worldwide. Made from various flours, including wheat, rice, and buckwheat, these noodles come in a myriad of shapes, sizes, and textures. From the thin and delicate rice noodles to the thick and chewy wheat noodles, each type offers a unique culinary experience.
This article presents a collection of authentic Chinese noodle recipes that showcase the diverse flavors and textures of this beloved dish. From the classic stir-fried noodles to the comforting noodle soups, these recipes cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences.
The recipes included in this article cover a variety of regional Chinese cuisines, from the aromatic Sichuan noodles to the savory Shanghainese noodles. Each recipe is carefully curated to provide a balanced blend of flavors, textures, and aromas.
Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article offers a comprehensive guide to preparing delicious Chinese noodle dishes at home. With detailed instructions, step-by-step photos, and helpful tips, you'll be able to recreate these restaurant-quality meals in the comfort of your own kitchen.
So, embark on a culinary journey through China with these authentic Chinese noodle recipes. Discover the harmonious interplay of flavors, textures, and aromas that make Chinese noodles a cherished dish around the world.
CHINESE FRIED NOODLES
This is a quick, easy, and delicious recipe that all will enjoy. Try adding cooked, cubed pork or chicken, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, sliced almonds, or any of your favorite vegetables for versatility.
Provided by Karen
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil ramen noodles for 3 minutes, or until softened, without flavor packets. Reserve flavor packets. Drain noodles, and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet. Scramble eggs in a bowl. Cook and stir in hot oil until firm. Set aside.
- In a separate skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Cook and stir green onions in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Transfer to a separate dish, and set aside. Heat another teaspoon of cooking oil in the same skillet. Cook and stir the the carrots, peas, and bell peppers separately in the same manner, setting each aside when done.
- Combine 2 tablespoons sesame oil with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a separate skillet or wok. Fry noodles in oil for 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat, turning regularly. Sprinkle soy sauce, sesame oil, and desired amount of reserved ramen seasoning packets over noodles, and toss to coat. Add vegetables, and continue cooking, turning frequently, for another 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 293.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
QUICK CHINESE-STYLE VERMICELLI (RICE NOODLES)
Quick and delicious Chinese-style rice noodles.
Provided by Serena Liew
Categories Side Dish
Time 18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add rice noodles, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until al dente; do not overcook, or they will become mushy. Drain.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until tender. Stir in noodles, and season with soy sauce, chili sauce, salt and pepper. Sprinkle top with chopped green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 356.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
CHINESE PORK 'N' NOODLES
I based the recipe for these noodles on a similar dish I found in a magazine. I changed a few things around and my husband and I loved it. It's just as good when the pork is replaced with seafood.-Jennifer Enzer of Manchester, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in 2 teaspoons canola oil for 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry the red pepper, peas and onion in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add cabbage; stir-fry 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir reserved hoisin sauce mixture and stir into skillet. Return pork to the pan; heat through. Drain pasta and add to skillet; toss to coat. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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.
CHINESE CABBAGE STIR-FRY WITH RICE NOODLES, PORK, AND CILANTRO
A heady blend of ginger, garlic, scallions, cilantro, and hot sauce infuses chopped Chinese cabbage and rice noodles. The cabbage is seared until just golden and wilted. Ground pork and a squeeze of lime add dimension to this Asian-inspired dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes Ground Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add noodles; stir, and remove pot from heat. Let stand until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or Dutch oven over high heat. Add half the cabbage. Sear, pressing with a wooden spoon, until slightly wilted and golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside. Repeat with remaining cabbage.
- Reduce heat to medium-high. Add remaining tablespoon oil, the pork, garlic, ginger, and white parts of scallions. Cook, stirring constantly, until pork browns, about 1 minute. Stir in fish and chili sauces. Toss in rice noodles and seared cabbage. Add soy sauce to taste. Remove from heat, and add green parts of scallions and the cilantro. Squeeze limes over noodles. Garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 g, Cholesterol 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 790 g
ASIAN FLANK STEAK WITH FRIED CHINESE NOODLES WITH PEPPERS
Steps:
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a medium sized bowl, and soak the flank steak in the marinade for 1 hour.
- In a hot wok over the highest heat, add 3 tablespoons of the oil and black bean sauce. Using the Chinese ladle, spread the bean sauce in the wok until nice roasted smell comes out. Add the beef and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Do not over cook! Remove the beef and set aside.
- To the wok, add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, the peppers, and the crushed garlic. Add the boiled noodles and the marinade for the beef and cook for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy and cook until wilted. Add the reserved beef and toss until heated through. Serve.
COLD CHINESE NOODLES IN PEANUT-SESAME SAUCE
Dressing will keep well indefinitely in the refrigerator. Use about 2-4 heaping Tbsp. of dressing per pound of noodles. Recipe may be prepared up to 1 day ahead of time through Step 3 and kept refrigerated.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Spaghetti
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook noodles in large pot of boiling unsalted water over medium heat until barely tender and still firm. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cold. Drain well and toss noodles with (2 Tbsp) dark sesame oil so they don't stick together.
- FOR DRESSING:
- Combine all ingredients except hot water in a blender or food processor fitted with steel blade and blend until smooth. Thin with hot water to consistency of whipping cream.
- For carrot curls: peel flesh of carrot in short shavings about 4" long. Place in ice water for 15 minutes to curl.
- Just before serving, toss noodles with sauce. Garnish with cucumber, peanuts, green onion, and carrot curls. Serve at room temperature.
- * HOT PEPPER OIL: the amount you use depends on how hot you like it. 2 tablespoons.
- will give it a nice "bite." If your tastes run to the very hot, you might want to use 3TB.
- If you want to make your own oil:
- 1/4 cup hot red pepper flakes, 1 cup oil. Combine in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil, and immediately turn off heat. Let cool. Strain in small glass container that can be sealed. Refrigerate.
- Lasts indefinitely.
CHINESE CHILLED NOODLES
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories appetizer
Time 3h35m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the sesame oil, black soy sauce, balsamic, sugar, salt, and Chile Oil. Whisk to blend. Stir in half of the sliced scallions. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- When the water boils, season with salt until the water tastes like seawater. Plunge the pasta in the boiling water and cook, 3 to 5 minutes, until al dente. Place a colander in the sink. Remove the pot from the heat and pour off most of the water into the colander, catching any pasta as the water pours out.
- Remove the colander from the sink and fill the pot still containing the pasta with cold water. You want the pasta to cool quickly by being submerged in the cold water. This will assure a chewy texture.
- Drain the pasta thoroughly in the colander, shaking it a few times to remove excess water covering the pasta. Spread a kitchen towel on a flat surface and turn the noodles onto the towel. Gently use a second towel to dry the noodles. Removing the excess moisture assures that the sauce will have its proper flavoring effect on the noodles. Any water from cooking the pasta dilutes the noodles and makes them taste more like water than anything else. Gingerly transfer them the bowl with the sauce. Use your hands to mix the pasta and the sauce, taking care that all of the pasta gets coated. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- These noodles can marinate for a few hours or overnight before serving. Serve them cold, tossing them again in the sauce just before serving, and garnish with the remaining scallions.
- Remove the stems from the chiles then place in a food processor and blend until they are completely broken down.
- Use a rubber spatula and scrape into a medium sized saute pan. Add the oil and stir well. Set the pan over medium-low heat. Gently warm up the oil slowly so it draws out the color and flavor of the chiles. Stir well and season with salt. Once the oil is barely simmering, cook for 5 to 6 minutes. hut off heat and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
CHINESE BRAISED BEEF AND NOODLES
Make and share this Chinese Braised Beef and Noodles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the noodles in salted boiling water just until tender; drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Cut the beef into very thin slices.
- Mix together the garlic, salt, ginger, and five-spice powder, and add the mixture to the beef; mix.
- Heat the oil and saute the beef over high heat for 2 minutes.
- Mix together the soy sauce and broth, and add it to the beef; bring to a boil.
- Mix the cornstarch with the remaining 4 tsp water, stir into the beef and cook until smooth and thick.
- Add noodles, mix well and heat thoroughly.
- Add the green onions, and stir for another minute.
- Serve immediately.
COLD CHINESE-STYLE SESAME NOODLES WITH CUCUMBER
Categories Pasta Vegetable Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Cucumber Summer Noodle Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl stir together oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes until sugar and salt are dissolved.
- In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook capellini until tender and drain in a colander. Rinse noodles under cold water until cool and drain well.
- In a large bowl toss noodles with sauce, cucumber, and scallion or coriander until combined well and divide between 2 plates. Sprinkle noodles with sesame seeds.
CHINESE TAKE-OUT CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH CRISPY NOODLES
Most historians agree that noodles have been consumed in China for over two thousand years. This dish probably came over in the mid 1800's with workers headed for the railroads and has about a thousand variations. One thing most foodies agree on is that the crispy noodles in the can are a big no-no. We are fans of frying these soft noodles until they are crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. From the Take-Out Menu Cookbook
Provided by TxGriffLover
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon of rice wine and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce in a medium bowl. Marinate at room temperature while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of soy sauce, the remaining 3 tablespoons of rice wine, the stock, rice vinegar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, sugar, red chili sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in an large pot. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions. Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking. Lay the noodles out on paper towels to dry.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan to 360ºF and add the noodles.
- They will cling together forming a pancake of sorts. Fry this on one side for about 5 minutes, or until the bottom is crisp, then flip the noodle pancake with a spatula and fry the other side for 3 minutes. Drain the noodle pancake on paper towels, cover with aluminum foil, and keep in a warm place.
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the oil from the wok and add the chicken. Stir-fry until it is almost cooked, about 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the onion, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, snow peas, and carrot. Stir-fry the vegetables for 4 minutes or until the color brightens. Return the chicken to the pan, and stir in the sauce. Cover and cook 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce thickens.
- Place the noodle cake on a large serving dish and top with the chicken and vegetables. Serve hot.
- Variation: You may substitute beef, pork, tofu, or shrimp for the chicken in this recipe.
RICE NOODLES WITH CHINESE BROCCOLI AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
For a satisfying, easy meal, toss blanched Chinese broccoli, panfried shiitakes, and tender rice noodles with tamari, Asian fish sauce, vinegar, and chicken stock. Sprinkle with a spicy sesame-seed blend.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cover noodles with very hot water in a large bowl, and let soak 30 minutes. Drain noodles, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli; cook until crisptender, about 1 minute. Drain; set aside.
- Stir together tamari, fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, and stock in a small bowl; set aside. Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet or a wok over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add ginger, garlic, and mushroom caps; cook, stirring, until mushrooms are soft, about 2 minutes.
- Add tamari mixture to skillet; bring to a simmer over high heat. Stir in cornstarch mixture, and simmer 2 minutes. Add reserved noodles and broccoli, along with the scallions, and toss to coat. Drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again. Serve with red-pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and salt for sprinkling, if desired.
NAPA SALAD (CHINESE CABBAGE) -- NO RAMEN NOODLES
Napa was on sale this week so I ended up with more than I could readily include in a stir-fry. I decided to search here to see if it could be used in a cole-slaw or salad but all I came with was a dozen variations of the same recipe that called for ramen noodle. I've had that at pot luck dinners and can't stand it. So here is what I came up with. DS#1 added the pecans -- he's got good taste for a 15yo, hasn't he?
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Apple
Time 15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wash all produce as necessary.
- Divide your half-head of napa lengthwise into 3 or 4 sections and knife-shred crosswise to yield strips about 1.5 inches long by 1/4 inch wide.
- Divide your bok choy stalks lengthwise into 1in sections if necessary and slice thinly. Knife shred the green leaves to match the napa.
- Mix dressing ingredients and let rest for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Toss together all salad ingredients with the dressing.
- Garnish with pecan halves and thin rings of apple if desired.
- Note -- Other artificial sweeteners, honey, sugar, etc. may be substituted for the Splenda if you prefer.
- Note -- Can add chunks of cooked ham or other cooked meat to make into a main-dish salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 121.6, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 0.6
CHINESE HAND-PULLED NOODLES
Chinese hand-pulled noodles, a tradition from Lanzhou in northwest China, require just 3 ingredients and a lot of patience to make. Called lamian, you can serve the noodles in your favorite Chinese broth for a delectable and warming meal. But be warned - they are not easy to make and take years of experience to perfect, but keep trying!
Provided by Ping Lo
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 1h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place flour in a large bowl and gradually mix in water. Mix until dough comes together; knead until smooth, 15 to 20 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Knead dough again for 2 minutes; cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Knead dough one more time for 2 minutes. Divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 3/8-inch-thick sheet. Brush both sides of each sheet with oil. Stack sheet together; cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil.
- Place one sheet of dough on a cutting board and slice into 1/8-inch-wide strips. Take one end of a strip in each hand and stretch it until it is 30 to 35 inches long. Fold it in thirds and stretch again to the same length; shake and slap against the counter several times to lengthen it to 2 to 3 yards. Drop it into the boiling water. Add 2 to 3 more strips of noodles to the boiling water; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer drained noodles to a serving bowl.
- Repeat with remaining sheets of dough.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.3 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CHINESE MANDARIN CABBAGE SALAD WITH RAMEN NOODLES (VEGETARIAN)
Add in some cooked chicken breast strips also if desired to make this into a main meal.If you don't mind a sweeter dressing then use the amount stated, or reduce by a couple of tablespoons for a less sweeter tasrte, personally I prefer the the sweeter taste! You can use only one package or noodles if desired. Do not add in the dressing until ready to serve the salad!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degreesPlace the broken noodles and peanuts on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown; cool to room temperature.
- In a bowl place the coleslaw, green onions, red bell pepper, toasted ramen noodles and peanuts; toss to combine.
- In a bowl mix the dressing ingredients together until well combined; pour over the salad, then toss to combine.
- Top salad with mandarin orange segments.
- **NOTE** do not add in the dressing until ready to serve the salad or the toasted ramen noodles will loose their crunch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.2, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Sodium 388.2, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 16, Protein 8
HOW TO TURN REGULAR PASTA TO CHINESE (ORIENTAL) NOODLES
Here you can use either thin spaghetti or Angel hair pasta into Chinese noodles. Great for Lo Mein or noodle soup. My Japanese friend who lives in Germany taught me this technique.
Provided by Nikkzone
Categories Spaghetti
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring lots of water to boil as you would usually cook pasta.
- Add salt (I use about 1TBSP) and baking soda.
- Add pasta and cook about 2 minutes longer than what the package says. Drain and use in any recipes in place of Chinese noodles.
CHINESE GLASS NOODLES WITH PEANUT SAUCE
"Glass" or "cellophane" noodles are made from mung beans, and are so called because they become almost transparent when cooked. The Chinese name for them is "sai fun" and you can find them in an Asian specialty grocery, or in the international section of a well-stocked traditional grocery. Most of the time spent here is passive, for soaking and then refrigerating the noodles.
Provided by Susiecat too
Categories Beans
Time 2h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak the noodles for 1 hour and drain.
- Place in a saucepan with the soup stock and simmer until they are tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the stock from the noodles, reserving it for another use. Place the noodles on a tray and refrigerate them for one hour.
- Mix the sauce by putting the peanut butter in a 2-cup measuring glass and adding the hot water. Stir with a fork until it is the consistency of whipping cream.
- Add the remaining ingredients for the sauce and mix with the chilled noodles.
- Place the noodles on a serving dish and garnish with the green onions and peanuts.
CHINESE SESAME NOODLES WITH CHICKEN
Make and share this Chinese Sesame Noodles with Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Chicken
Time 38m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame paste, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar, sesame oil and hot oil.
- Stir in 1/4 cup cold water until it forms a smooth sauce; set aside.
- Chop chicken into bite-size pieces and set aside.
- Peel cucumber, slice, and remove seeds; chop into bite-size pieces.
- Cook noodles in boiling water just until tender, 5-8 minutes (if using another type, refer to package directions).
- Place noodles in cold water and allow to drain.
- Place drained noodles in a large bowl and toss with the chicken and cucumber.
- Pour half the sauce over the noodles along with the sesame seeds and toss gently.
- Place noodles on serving platter (or serve from the bowl).
- Pass remaining sauce at table to add as desired.
TURKEY SOUP WITH CHINESE NOODLES AND GINGER
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories soups and stews, main course
Time 6h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- First, make the broth. Combine the turkey carcass and parts, onion, celery and carrots with six quarts of water in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat so that liquid is at a bare simmer. Cook, skimming the top as necessary, for 4 hours. Strain the broth and remove the grease. Place in a clean pot and simmer until reduced to 6 cups, about 1 1/2 hours. Broth may be cooked ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
- To complete the soup, heat the broth if it has been stored. Season with the salt. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and toss with the sesame oil, ginger, oyster sauce and cilantro. Divide the noodles among 6 bowls and top with the turkey and scallions. Pour the broth over the noodles and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 158, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 402 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHINESE NOODLES & PORK DUMPLINGS
I love good dumplings, but lately I've been experimenting with making dumplings with more that just flour and spice. These pork dumplings are packed with flavor, and go well with a nice bowl of Chinese noodles. So, are you ready... Let's get cooking.
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Other Soups
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. THE DUMPLINGS
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, egg white, soy sauce (or tamari), cilantro, and ginger, and mix with your hands to thoroughly combine.
- 3. Chef's Note: What is Tamari? Tamari is a type of soy sauce, specifically Japanese soy sauce. When compared side by side, you'll immediately notice that tamari is deeper brown, and slightly thicker, than ordinary soy sauce. While similar in taste, the one advantage of tamari is that you can get it gluten free.
- 4. Shape into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- 5. Spread the cornstarch (or arrowroot) onto a piece of parchment, and roll the pork dumplings until completely coated.
- 6. Chef's Note: What is Arrowroot? We use cornstarch as a thickening and binding agent; however, some people have allergies to corn products, in which case arrowroot is an excellent replacement.
- 7. THE SOUP
- 8. Place the chicken stock and fish sauce into a large pot and bring to the boil.
- 9. Reduce to a simmer, and add the pork dumplings. Keep the pot at a simmer.
- 10. Cook for ten minutes, uncovered.
- 11. Add the vegetables, and continue to cook uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes. The vegetables should be tender but still crisp.
- 12. While the veggies are simmering, pour boiling water over the Chinese noodles to loosen them.
- 13. Chef's Tip: There are all kinds of dried Chinese noodles out there; including rice noodles. Use what suits your taste, and go for it.
- 14. Drain them out of the water, and add them to the pot.
- 15. Continue to simmer for 2 minutes, until the noodles soften.
- 16. Serve immediately, in bowls with an additional garnish of chopped cilantro, and just maybe some nice warm sake.
- 17. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
Tips:
- Choose the right noodles: There are many different types of Chinese noodles, each with its own unique texture and flavor. For stir-fried noodles, thin noodles like rice vermicelli or thin egg noodles are a good choice. For soups and stews, thicker noodles like udon or ramen are a better option.
- Cook the noodles properly: Be sure to cook the noodles according to the package directions. Overcooked noodles will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
- Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your dish a vibrant flavor and color. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, frozen vegetables can be used in a pinch.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When stir-frying noodles, be sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the noodles from cooking evenly and will make them more likely to stick together.
- Use a high heat: When stir-frying noodles, be sure to use a high heat. This will help to create a nice sear on the noodles and vegetables and will prevent them from becoming soggy.
Conclusion:
Chinese noodles are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. With a little practice, you can easily make delicious Chinese noodles at home. Be sure to experiment with different types of noodles, vegetables, and sauces to find your favorite combinations.
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