Ginger Noodles With Chicken Hoisin Aubergines Recipes

HOISIN SAUCE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Cook the chicken. In a medium skillet, bring the chicken stock to a simmer over medium-high heat. Submerge the chicken breasts in the stock, then reduce the heat to low and poach until the meat is completely cooked through and the internal temperature in the thickest part of the chicken breast registers 165 degrees F on a meat thermometer, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut the meat into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Set aside. Let the chicken stock cool and reserve for another use.
• Make the pasta. In a medium pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Line a sheet pan with a clean kitchen towel and set aside. Season the water with salt until it tastes like sea water. Plunge the pasta in the water and cook until cooked but still chewy ("al dente"), 4 to 6 minutes. Place a colander in the sink. Reserve a little pasta water, then drain the pasta thoroughly. Shake the colander a few times to remove excess water. Spread the pasta on the towel so it cools more quickly. Gently use a second towel to cover and pat the pasta dry. (Removing the excess moisture assures that the sauce will have a full flavor effect on the noodles.)
• Make the sauce. In a large bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, vinegar and hot sauce. Adjust the seasonings. Stir in half of the scallions. Set aside.
• Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Add some of the reserved water if necessary. Transfer the pasta and sauce to a large serving bowl. Set aside.
• Arrange the chicken on top of the pasta. Top the pasta with the reserved sesame seeds and remaining scallions.

GINGER NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
• In a small bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients.
• Place hot cooked spaghetti in a large bowl, add the sauce mixture and toss to coat.
• Serve warm.

GINGER MISO AUBERGINE NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the noodles following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan. Cook the aubergines over a medium heat for 5-8 mins until softened.
• Mix together the ginger, miso paste, sesame oil, mirin and sugar, add to the pan with the aubergines and cook for a few mins. Drain the cooked soba noodles and add to the pan, toss together, then divide between serving plates and scatter with the spring onions.

GINGER & CHICKEN NOODLES

Steps:

• Whisk the eggs with 2 tbsp water. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Swirl the eggs into the pan and cook for 2 mins until set, flip over and continue to cook for 1 min. Tip the omelette onto a board and, when cool enough to handle, slice into strips and set aside.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large wok and stir-fry the chicken for 5 mins until browned, then add the ginger and garlic, and cook for a few minutes. Scatter over most of the spring onions, reserving some to sprinkle on the top, followed by the sake or sherry and noodles. Give everything a good mix. Drizzle over the soy, stir through the shredded omelette, sprinkle over the reserved spring onions and serve.

HOISIN-GINGER NOODLES

Steps:

• Hoisin sauce has a pretty intense flavor, so add sparingly to Asian noodles until the flavor is to your liking. Stir in a teaspoon or two of grated fresh or jarred ginger. This is tasty with a small amount of minced cilantro as well.