Asian Style Noodles With Spinach Carrots And Mushrooms Recipes

CHINESE STIR FRIED NOODLES GUIDE

Steps:

• Prepare the protein by slicing them against the grain into 1/4" / 0.5cm slices or 2/3" / 2cm cubes.
• Heat oil in wok over high heat. When oil is hot, add Base Flavouring of choice and stir fry for about 10 seconds - don't let them burn!
• Add ingredients in order of length of time to cook, starting with those that take the longest but do not add leafy greens. Start with onion and proteins (together), followed by broccoli and other vegetables in "floret" form, followed by carrots, stems of leafy greens, zucchini, eggplant, beans and other firm vegetables, and lastly cabbage and snow peas and other vegetables that take little time to cook. DO NOT add bean sprouts or leafy greens - you will add them in the next step.
• Remove from heat, add leafy greens (leafy part of bok choy, spinach etc) and bean sprouts (if using), the noodles (use your fingers to break them up), the Sauce, water and Extra Flavours (optional).
• Return to heat, gently toss for 1 minute to heat through the noodles and for the sauce to thicken. If the water evaporates too quickly, add a bit more.
• Serve immediately.

ASIAN MUSHROOM RAMEN NOODLES

Steps:

• Mix Sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
• Cut green onion into 5cm/2" lengths. Separate white/pale green part from green part.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic and sesame oil, cook until mushrooms and garlic are golden.
• Add Sauce, give it a quick stir. Add white part of green onions. Cook 1 minute until mushrooms are caramelised.
• Push mushrooms to the side to make a big well in the centre.
• Add water then squidge noodle cakes in.
• Cook 45 seconds, then flip. Cook 30 seconds then break up the noodles.
• Add green part of green onions and toss well, adding more water if needed to make it saucy.
• Serve immediately!

ASIAN-STYLE NOODLES WITH SPINACH, CARROTS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Soak the noodles in a bowl of warm water to cover until softened (this will take about 8-10 minutes for thin noodles) drain well.
• Cook the noodled in a pot of boiling water for about 2 minutes; drain and rinse with COLD water; set aside.
• In a blender or using a whisk blend the tamari, sesame oil, sugar and garlic until smooth (if you are using a whisk mix until no sugar granules remain).
• Heat about 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or a large skillet over high heat until the oil JUST begins to smoke.
• Add in the onions, carrots and dry pepper flakes; cook for about 3 minutes, or until the onions are softened.
• Add in sliced mushrooms and stir-fry until softened (about 4 minutes).
• Add in the fresh spinach and stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
• Add in the noodles and tamari mixture; toss to coat and simmer stirring occasionally until most of the liquid is absorbed (about 3-5 minutes).
• Transfer to a large bowl and sprinkle with green onions if desired.

VEGETABLE LO MEIN

Steps:

• In a medium pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain noodles and place in a bowl of cold water. In a medium nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add scallion, ginger, and garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain noodles and add to skillet along with spinach. Toss until spinach wilts and noodles are warmed through. Add soy sauce and sesame oil and toss to combine.

SPINACH, TOFU AND SESAME STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat the canola oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet or wok, and add the tofu. Stir-fry until the tofu is lightly colored, three to five minutes, and add the garlic, ginger and chili flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about one minute, and add soy sauce to taste. Add the spinach and stir-fry until the spinach wilts, about one minute. Stir in the sesame seeds, and add more soy sauce to taste. Remove from the heat.
• Using tongs, transfer the spinach and tofu mixture to a serving bowl, leaving the liquid behind in the pan or wok. Drizzle with the sesame oil, and add more soy sauce as desired. Serve with rice or other grains, or noodles. You may also use it as a filling for whole wheat pita bread.