**Noodles with Herbs: A Journey Through Flavor and Freshness**
Noodles, a versatile culinary canvas, pair harmoniously with the aromatic allure of herbs, embarking on a culinary journey that celebrates freshness and vibrancy. From the delicate touch of basil to the robust embrace of rosemary, each herb brings a unique symphony of flavors, transforming simple noodles into extraordinary culinary creations.
Discover a world of tantalizing recipes that showcase the harmonious union of noodles and herbs. Embark on a culinary adventure with Pad See Ew, a Thai stir-fry noodle dish bursting with the vibrant flavors of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a medley of fresh herbs. Transport your taste buds to Italy with Spaghetti al Pesto, where basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese create a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Journey to Vietnam with Bun Bo Nam Bo, a refreshing noodle salad featuring tender beef, aromatic herbs, and a tangy fish sauce dressing. Indulge in the comforting embrace of Udon Noodle Soup, where chewy udon noodles swim in a flavorful broth infused with the essence of shiitake mushrooms and the subtle hint of ginger.
Explore the vibrant streets of China with Dan Dan Noodles, a spicy and savory dish where minced pork, chili oil, and a symphony of herbs dance on a bed of chewy noodles. Experience the bold flavors of Pad Kee Mao, a Thai stir-fry noodle dish where wide rice noodles are tossed with a fiery blend of chili paste, holy basil, and a medley of vegetables.
Unlock the secrets of Malaysian cuisine with Laksa, a rich and creamy curry noodle soup infused with the aromatic blend of lemongrass, galangal, and a hint of coconut milk. Embark on a culinary expedition with Mee Goreng, an Indonesian stir-fried noodle dish where yellow noodles are coated in a sweet and savory sauce, complemented by an array of herbs and vegetables.
Immerse yourself in the diverse world of noodles and herbs, where each recipe tells a unique story of flavor and tradition. Let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable journey, exploring the harmonious union of these culinary treasures.
EGG NOODLES WITH GARLIC AND HERBS
Steps:
- Bring a stockpot of water to a boil. Drop in the noodles and cook, stirring frequently, until al dente, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Melt the butter with the oil in a small skillet or saucepan. Add the garlic and cook about 1 minute, or until hot throughout but not at all colored. Immediately remove the pan from the heat.
- Drain the noodles in a colander and return to the pot. Pour on the garlic butter and toss well. Add the salt and parsley, and toss again. Serve immediately.
RICE NOODLES WITH SEARED PORK, CARROTS AND HERBS
Vietnamese-style marinated pork chops are often served whole with rice noodles, herbs and a dipping sauce. This version mixes all the components, infusing the noodles, sliced meat and vegetables with the sauce and keeping the noodles tender even after a day in the fridge. Dark, robust maple syrup takes the place of the traditional dark caramel in a nod to autumn (and as a weeknight shortcut to save you the hassle of browning sugar). The pork takes only a few minutes to cook, the noodles about 3, so this whole dish comes together really fast.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, weeknight, noodles, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk the fish sauce, syrup, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the shallots, chile and garlic. Transfer 2 tablespoons liquid to a large shallow dish and add the pork. Turn to evenly coat and let stand until ready to cook.
- Stir the lime juice into the sauce in the bowl. Add the carrots and toss until evenly coated. Let stand.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom. Add the pork and cook, turning once, until seared and just rosy in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let stand.
- Put the noodles in the boiling water, stir well, and remove from the heat. Let stand until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain very well, then transfer to the sauce in the bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
- Cut the pork into thin slices and add to the noodles with any accumulated juices. Toss well. Toss in the herbs until well mixed. The mixture may look a bit soupy. As it sits and cools, the noodles will absorb the liquid. Serve hot, warm, at room temperature or cold, with more herbs and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 452, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1413 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP SOUP WITH NOODLES AND THAI HERBS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Yield Makes 4 main dish or 8 small s
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Soak the noodles in hot water to cover and let stand, about 30 minutes, until soft.
- Peel the shrimp, reserving the shells. Cut them in half lengthwise, then toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt and the sesame oil, and refrigerate.
- Bring the stock to a boil with galangal, garlic, and lemongrass. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 35 minutes. Add the shrimp shells and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes, skimming if necessary. Strain the stock and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer with the shallots and chiles. Simmer for 15 minutes and add 2 teaspoons of salt, the fish sauce, and the sugar. Continue to simmer.
- Meanwhile, drain the noodles well and divide among four to eight bowls. Then add the shrimp to the simmering broth. Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh herbs and lime juice.
- Divide the soup among the soup bowls, sprinkle over the black pepper, and serve.
RICE NOODLES WITH SPICY PORK AND HERBS
This cold rice-noodle dish, dressed in vinegar and chile oil and topped with spicy pork, herbs and peanuts, has roots in Yunnan, a southwestern Chinese province, where the garnish may vary according to the kitchen and season. The dish is quick to put together but can be served at a leisurely pace: Plate it, or set all of the components on the table and let people put together their own bowls the way they like, to their taste. The chef Simone Tong, who runs a Yunnan-inspired noodle restaurant in Manhattan, makes her version with ground pork, peanuts and a mix of fresh herbs but adds raw breakfast radishes and lacto-fermented pickles as well, for extra crunch and flavor. Feel free to do the same, or not; it's in the spirit of the dish to improvise with what's in season and what's on hand.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil, and cook noodles according to instructions. Drain noodles while running under cold water, until they are cool to the touch. Set aside. Mix dressing by whisking rice vinegar, soy sauce, black vinegar, chile oil and sugar until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Cook the pork topping: Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat, and add ground pork and salt. Pan-fry, breaking meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no pink parts and no liquid remain in the pan, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and scallion whites, and stir occasionally until the raw smell has disappeared and the meat is starting to brown in places, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetables, if using, along with a tablespoon of water, and cook for 2 or 3 minutes more, or until mixture is darkened and thick. Set aside.
- When you're ready to serve, divide cool, drained noodles into four individual bowls, and top each with a tablespoon of vinegar dressing followed by a pile of ground pork, herbs, peanuts and radishes, to taste. Serve with any remaining garnish, and additional chile oil and chile-oil solids, on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 698, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 513 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PERSIAN NEW YEAR'S SOUP WITH BEANS, NOODLES, AND HERBS (ASH-E-RESHTEH)
This countrified soup is often served in late March for Nowruz, the Persian new year. With beans, vegetables, noodles, and yogurt, it is a meal in itself.
Provided by Louisa Shafia
Categories Soup/Stew Bean Garlic Leafy Green Herb Pasta Yogurt High Fiber Dinner Lunch Mint Legume Chickpea Lentil Healthy Persian New Year Dill Cilantro Parsley Simmer Advance Prep Required Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Dice 1 of the onions. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add 4 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, kidney beans, and fava beans, and add them to the onion along with 4 of the minced cloves of garlic, the turmeric, and lentils. Sauté for 1 minute, then add the stock and bring to a boil. Boil the beans, covered, for 1 hour. Tilt the lid so the pot is partially covered and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt. Slice the remaining 2 onions into thin half moons. Heat a sauté pan over high heat and add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onions and fry, stirring frequently, until the onions are brown and caramelized. Add the remaining garlic and the mint and sauté for 1 minute. Season with salt and set aside.
- Add the noodles to the soup and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. When the noodles are almost done, add the leafy greens and the fresh herbs and cook for 2 minutes. Serve with a large dollop of yogurt and a few tablespoons of the sautéed onion mixture.
SOUTHEAST ASIAN RICE NOODLES WITH CALAMARI AND HERBS
Cold noodle dishes are a great way to cool off, and since both calamari and rice-stick noodles require little cooking, the combination makes for an excellent lunch or dinner on a hot, lazy day. With its generous amount of fragrant garden herbs, this salad even smells refreshing.
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Salad Herb Picnic Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Squid Healthy Boil Lime Juice Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook squid in a 5-quart pot of well-salted boiling water, stirring once, until just opaque, about 1 minute. Transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking, reserving boiling water in pot.
- Boil noodles in same water until just tender, about 3 minutes.
- When squid is cool, transfer to a plate, reserving ice bath, and pat dry.
- Drain noodles, then transfer to ice bath to stop cooking. Drain well, then snip with kitchen shears 2 or 3 times.
- Meanwhile, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until sugar has dissolved. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined.
- Add noodles and calamari to dressing with cucumber, scallions, and herbs and toss well.
EGG NOODLES WITH FRESH HERBS
We've improved on classic parsleyed noodles by adding aromatic fresh thyme.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 15h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook noodles in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and return to pot.
- Toss noodles with parsley, thyme, and butter; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 g, Fat 5 g
RICE NOODLES WITH SCALLIONS AND HERBS
Upend your dinner routine with this easy-to-assemble dish of supple rice noodles, and raw herbs and vegetables.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook vermicelli, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy, about 4 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Let vermicelli drain in colander for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Combine water, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chile.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and scallions, and cook for 10 seconds. Remove from heat.
- Toss scallion mixture with noodles in a serving bowl. Add lettuce, carrot, and herbs, and toss. Serve sauce on the side.
RICE NOODLES WITH GARLIC AND HERBS
Categories Garlic Herb Tomato Side Vegetarian Dinner Basil Bell Pepper Summer Pan-Fry Noodle Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In an 8- or 9-inch skillet heat 1 cup oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and fry shallot, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer shallot with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Fry garlic in same hot oil and drain in same manner.
- In a small bowl stir together tamarind and warm water, mashing tamarind gently, and strain mixture through a fine sieve set over a bowl, pressing hard on solids. Stir in fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water.
- In a large bowl soak noodles in cold water to cover 15 minutes. Drain noodles and in a kettle of boiling salted water cook until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. In a colander drain noodles and rinse under cold water. Drain noodles well.
- In a large skillet cook onion and bell pepper in remaining 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened and add tomatoes, noodles, and sauce. Cook mixture, stirring, until heated through. Add herbs, garlic, and shallot and toss noodles well.
RICE NOODLES WITH SPICY PORK AND HERBS
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil, and cook noodles according to instructions. Set aside. Mix dressing by whisking rice vinegar, soy sauce, black vinegar, chile oil and sugar until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Cook the pork topping: Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat, and add ground pork and salt. Pan-fry, breaking meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no pink parts and no liquid remain in the pan, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and scallion whites, and stir occasionally until the raw smell has disappeared and the meat is starting to brown in places, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetables, if using, along with a tablespoon of water, and cook for 2 or 3 minutes more, or until mixture is darkened and thick. Set aside.
- Mix all ingredients with herbs and serve.
NOODLES & HERBS
This is a yummy little side dish that goes really well with beef roast, pork, and lots of other things.
Provided by Darlene Summers
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook noodles; drain and set aside.
- Using pan you cooked your noodles in, put butter and spices in pan, melting butter and stirring spices into the butter.
- Stir in noodles and coat well with the butter mixture.
- Serve hot.
Tips for Making Noodles with Herbs
- Choose the Right Noodles: Select noodles that will hold up well in the sauce and won't become too soft or mushy. Some good options include spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, and penne.
- Fresh Herbs are Key: Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less since they are more concentrated.
- Don't Overcook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked noodles will be mushy and won't hold up well in the sauce.
- Make the Sauce Ahead of Time: You can make the sauce ahead of time and refrigerate it until you're ready to serve. This will save you time and make it easier to get dinner on the table.
- Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Before serving, garnish the noodles with fresh herbs for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion
Noodles with herbs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With a variety of noodle types and herb combinations to choose from, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try.
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