LIU SHAOKUN'S SPICY BUCKWHEAT NOODLES WITH CHICKEN

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Liu Shaokun's delicious recipe for buckwheat noodles, one of Ruth Reichl's favorite recipes from her Gourmet years.

Categories     Chicken     Onion     Poach     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Vinegar     Noodle     Soy Sauce     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Kosher     Dinner

Yield 4 lunch main-course or side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups chicken broth or water (24 fl oz)
1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast halves (2)
1/2 lb dried buckwheat noodles such as soba noodles
1 tablespoon peanut oil
3 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon chile oil containing sesame oil (such as Chiu Chow Chili Oil from Lee Kum Kee) plus some of sediment from jar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 scallions (green parts only), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons soy nuts (roasted salted soybeans)

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a simmer in a 3-quart saucepan, then add chicken and simmer, uncovered, 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat and cover, then let stand until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and cool at least 10 minutes, reserving broth for another use.
  • While chicken is poaching, bring 4 quarts salted cold water to a boil in a 5- to 6-quart saucepan over moderately high heat. Stir in noodles, then 1/2 cup cold water. When water returns to a boil, add another 1/2 cup cold water and bring to a boil again, stirring, then repeat once more, or until noodles are just tender but still firm and chewy throughout.
  • Drain noodles in a colander and rinse well under cold water to cool, then drain well. Toss noodles with peanut oil in a large bowl.
  • Stir together vinegar, soy sauces, chile oil with sediment, garlic, sugar, and salt in another bowl until sugar is dissolved, then add to noodles and toss until coated.
  • Shred chicken with your fingers into 1/4-inch-wide strips and add to noodles, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with scallions and soy nuts.

CR Tiger
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This recipe is a must-try for any fan of spicy Asian cuisine.


Kaleem babar
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Aditya Pandey
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spicy food.


Chioma jacinta Nwagba
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This dish is a little spicy, but it's so good. I love the combination of the chicken and the noodles.


khawar tasleem
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I wasn't sure about the buckwheat noodles at first, but they were actually really good. They had a nice nutty flavor and they held up well in the sauce.


Shabbir Islam
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy and the sauce is flavorful and spicy.


dianne pears
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Adam Cinrinsay
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The buckwheat noodles were a nice change from regular pasta and the chicken was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Musa Gan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Timothy Oji
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This recipe was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.