Taiwanese Spaghetti Recipes

ZHA JIANG MIAN MEATLESS CHINESE SPAGHETTI

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.

CHINESE SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Combine the ground pork, 1/2 the green onion, 1/2 the garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
• Mix well and keep covered in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• While bringing the water for the pasta to a boil, heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
• When the oil begins to smoke, add the remaining garlic and green onion, and stir fry rapidly for 1 minute.
• Add the pork mixture, breaking the meat into small chunks as it cooks, until nicely browned (not burnt).
• Add the soy sauce 1 Tbsp at a time, tasting after each addition to make sure it's not too salty.
• Add the remaining ingredients.
• By now the water for the pasta should be boiling.
• If it isn't reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally.
• Cook the pasta, if you don't know how, read the package directions.
• Drain the pasta, and toss it into the wok (or combine everything into a large bowl).
• Toss well to coat and to distribute the meat (it tends to fall to the bottom, you'll need a spoon to get it out with your servings).
• Goes great with scallion pancakes!

ASIAN SPAGHETTI

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.

CHINESE CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

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.

CHINESE SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti; drain.
• Return to saucepan; keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 12"; skillet over medium heat, cook mushrooms, onions and carrot in hot oil until vegetable are tender crisp, stirring quickly and frequently.
• Spoon vegetable mixture into spaghetti in saucepan.
• Add soy sauce and crushed red pepper.
• Toss gently to mix all ingredients well.
• Can be served warm or chilled.

TAIWANESE SPAGHETTI

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.