[CH] Tonights Dinner
RST G (synapse7@home.com)
Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:24:53 -0400
This was really good. I added more chile paste than the recipe called
for and it was terrific. Even hubby loved it. Said it was delectable.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Spicy Garlic Noodles
Recipe By : adapted from A Spoonful of Ginger by Nina Simonds, p.
200
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chinese Noodle Dishes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb bean curd noodles -- * see note
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp canola oil or corn oil
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp hot chile paste -- or more to taste
1 1/2 leeks, cleaned and ends trimmed -- cut in thin
2" shred
2 tbsp rice wine or sake
3 cups bean sprouts -- rinsed & drained OR
1 cup carrots -- julienned and
1 cup red bell pepper -- shredded
GARLIC DRESSING
1/2 cup soy sauce
5 1/2 tbsp rice wine or sake
2 1/2 tbsp garlic -- minced
2 1/2 tsp sugar
Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, add the bean curd noodles, and blanch
for 1 minute. Drain in a colander and set aside.
Note: If you cannot find bean curd noodles like I couldn't, substitute
3/4 lb linguine, cooked in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes
according to box directions and drained and use 1/2 lb extra-firm tofu
that is julienned.
Toast the sesame seeds until golden in a dry frying pan over medium-low
heat for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally. Set aside.
Heat a wok or heavy skillet until hot, add the oils, and heat until hot.
Add the hot chile paste and stir about 10 seconds, then add the leeks
and toss to coat them. Add the rice wine or sake and stir-fry over high
heat for 1-1/2 minutes, until just tender. Add the bean sprouts (or
carrots and bell peppers) and toss lightly for 30 seconds.
Add the premixed Garlic Dressing and the bean curd noodles. Toss lightly
over high heat until heated through. Remove and spoon onto a platter.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top. Serve hot or room temperature.
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NOTES : * The book says you can find these at any good oriental
supermarket or shop. I couldn't so I used linguine and some julienned
bean curd.
Book note: Tofu is extraordinarily versatile, and in noodle form it
provides a wonderful staple for different foods and dressings. Since
tofu is coolish in nature, it is not unusual for it to be cooked with
pungent seasonings such as garlic and hot chiles to provide balance.
Other book note: If bean curd noodles are unavailable, press very firm
tofu to remove excess water and cut into matchstick size shreds.
RisaG