Best 6 Taiwanese Spaghetti Recipes

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**Title: Delightful Taiwanese Spaghetti: A Culinary Journey Through Flavors**

Taiwanese spaghetti, a unique fusion of Taiwanese and Italian cuisine, offers a tantalizing taste experience that combines the best of both worlds. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of tender spaghetti, savory minced pork, and a rich, flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of sweetness.

The recipe section of this article provides detailed instructions for preparing three variations of Taiwanese spaghetti: the classic Taiwanese spaghetti, a vegetarian version, and a spicy Szechuan-style version. Each recipe includes a comprehensive list of ingredients, step-by-step cooking instructions, and helpful tips to ensure a successful culinary adventure.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN GARLIC NOODLES



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This quick and easy Asian garlic noodles recipe takes just 20 minutes to make. The combo of soy sauce, oyster sauce, butter, and parmesan is an umami blast!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Noodles

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces thin spaghetti ((340g; can also use dried Chinese noodles or fresh egg noodles))
salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 cloves garlic ((peeled and thinly sliced))
1/8 teaspoon turmeric ((optional))
1 tablespoon oyster sauce ((or vegetarian oyster sauce))
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1-2 teaspoons brown sugar ((depending on your taste))
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1-2 whole scallions ((chopped))
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles/pasta according to package instructions. If using fresh noodles, you may simply need to blanch them. (Reserve some of the pasta cooking water, as you may need it in the sauce later.)
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, until lightly caramelized, and stir in the turmeric (if using), oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Stir for 1 minute and add the scallions.
  • After 30 seconds, to let the scallions wilt, toss in the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of the noodle cooking water to loosen them up. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHINESE SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE



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Did you just read that right? Chinese Spaghetti Bolognese? Yep, Chinese Spaghetti Bolognese, ground beef in a delicious and silky Chinese-style brown sauce. Fusion food at its absolute best.

Provided by Bill

Categories     Noodles and Pasta

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 oz. dried spaghetti ((225g))
Salt
1 tablespoon oil
12 oz. ground beef ((340g))
1 medium onion ((finely diced))
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry cooking sherry))
2 cups chicken stock ((475 ml))
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons cornstarch ((mixed with 2 tablespoons water))

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the spaghetti. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, undercooking it by about a minute (it will finish cooking in the sauce). While the pasta is cooking, start the sauce.
  • Heat a wok over high heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Add the ground beef and cook until slightly browned, breaking up any large chunks of beef. Add the onion, garlic, and Shaoxing wine, and turn the heat down to medium. Cook until the onion is transparent, and then add the chicken stock.
  • Bring to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Stir in the oyster and soy sauces, sesame oil, and white pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the cover, add the peas, and stir for one minute.
  • Stir up the cornstarch slurry (since the starch will separate from the water when left to sit), and drizzle the slurry into the sauce while stirring constantly. The sauce should thicken until it coats a spoon.
  • Drain the pasta, and add it directly to the wok. Toss until the pasta is coated in sauce. Feel free to add some of the pasta cooking liquid if the sauce is too thick, and add more cornstarch slurry if the sauce is too thin. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1294 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TAIWANESE SPAGHETTI



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I recently started dabbling in Taiwanese cuisine and came across this recipe that is commonly made in Taiwan, comparable to the American spaghetti and meatballs made for children here in the States. It's considered a comfort food, served on either rice or Japanese somen noodles. It has a sweet taste to it so children like it, and you can make it with or without tofu. It is also traditionally served with sliced cucumber, but I have found that it doesn't make that much of a difference to the food. It is usually made with ground pork, but I avoid pork so I have only had it using turkey. I imagine it probably tastes just as good with ground beef as well. I will post my somen noodle sauce recipe soon, too - it tastes much better than plain somen noodles.

Provided by Nyx9013

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 -3 tablespoons dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup rice wine
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 lbs ground turkey or 2 lbs pork
1 -2 tablespoon sugar
1 small dried shrimp (optional)
8 ounces soft tofu (optional)
cilantro (optional)
1/4 cup sliced cucumber (optional)

Steps:

  • Soak the dried shiitake mushroom until soft and cut into bits.
  • Add olive oil to skillet over medium heat and sautee the garlic
  • Once garlic is slightly browned, add the mushroom and chopped shallots Add the small dried shrimp (you can purchase at any Asian market).
  • After browning all the ingredients, add the ground turkey.
  • Add soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and 5 spice powder.
  • Cover and cook until sauce thickens, allowing it to boil first then on low heat.
  • NOTE: Not covering the meat will cause for your "sauce" to evaporate.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with sliced cucumber on the side.

ZHA JIANG MIAN MEATLESS CHINESE SPAGHETTI



Zha Jiang Mian Meatless Chinese Spaghetti image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed, drained and gently smashed by hand
1 red onion, finely diced
2/3 cup hoisin sauce
2 cups vegetable stock or water
1/2 cup Shaoxing rice wine
1 pound beef substitute, preferably Beyond Beef
1 pound fresh or dried Shanghai noodles or other egg noodles
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and julienned
2 carrots, julienned
2 cups mung bean sprouts

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat a large high-sided saute pan over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil shimmers, add the garlic, ginger, beans and onion and saute, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the hoisin sauce and cook, stirring, to remove any raw taste, about 2 minutes. Add the stock and wine and bring to a simmer. Add the beef substitute and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the mixture has a sauce-like consistency, stirring occasionally, 30 to 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes for fresh or 10 to 15 minutes for dried. Drain well and divide among serving bowls. Ladle on the sauce, then top with the cucumbers, carrots and sprouts and serve.

ASIAN SPAGHETTI



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We love this recipe with its bright, crisp-tender snow peas and carrots, but you could easily substitute any veggies you have on hand. -Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup fresh snow peas
3/4 cup shredded carrots
4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, snow peas, carrots and onions in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar and cayenne. Drain pasta. Add pasta and soy sauce mixture to skillet and toss to coat. Heat through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHINESE CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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It's hard to believe that something that comes together this easily could be tasty and lower in fat. This dish is pretty zippy, but if you like your stir-fries extra spicy, increase the red pepper flakes a bit. -Jenna Noel of Glendale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup per serving.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups fresh snow peas
2 cups shredded carrots
3 green onions, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until smooth; stir in 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, remaining soy sauce and sesame oil; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in canola oil until no longer pink. Remove to a platter and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry peas and carrots for 5 minutes. Add the green onions, ginger and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return chicken to pan. Add soy sauce mixture; drain pasta; Add to skillet; toss until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To make the perfect Taiwanese Spaghetti, it's important to use a good quality spaghetti noodle. Look for a brand that is made with durum wheat and has a slightly rough texture.
  • When cooking the spaghetti, be sure to add a generous amount of salt to the water. This will help to flavor the noodles and prevent them from sticking together.
  • Don't overcook the spaghetti! Cook it al dente, so that it still has a slight bite to it.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your Taiwanese Spaghetti. Some popular choices include carrots, celery, onions, and green peppers. You can also add other vegetables that you like, such as broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce for your sauce. Look for a soy sauce that is made with non-GMO soybeans and has a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors in your Taiwanese Spaghetti. You can add a variety of spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or black pepper, to taste. You can also add a bit of heat with some chili flakes or Sriracha sauce.

Conclusion:

Taiwanese Spaghetti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its combination of flavors and textures, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Taiwanese Spaghetti a try. You won't be disappointed!

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