Cherry Sesame Noodles With Lemon Hoisin Sauce Recipes

ANYTHING LO MEIN

Steps:

• Cook the noodles according to the package directions until just tender. Drain out the water. Rinse the noodles with cold water, drain them well, and then set them aside.
• In a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Then set the sauce aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the ginger for 30 seconds. Then add the onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and carrots and stir-fry 2 minutes more. Finally, add the broccoli, pea pods, and bok choy. Stir-fry the vegetables for 2 more minutes, then transfer them to a plate.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add chicken (or other meat) and stir-fry it until it's no longer pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked noodles, vegetables, and sauce. Turn the heat down to medium.
• Using two spatulas or wooden spoons, lightly toss the mixture until heated through, about 3 minutes.

HOISIN-FLAVORED COLD ASIAN NOODLES WITH CRISP VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir together. Set aside.
• Cook the noodles in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water, then drain well again.
• Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked noodles and dressing, and toss well. If the mixture needs a bit more moisture, drizzle in a small amount of the reserved liquid from the baby corn. Cover and refrigerate until needed, or serve at once.
• menu suggestions
• Two good companion dishes for extra protein are Cornmeal-Crusted Seitan (page 63) and Tempeh Fries with Horseradish or Wasabi-Dill Mayonnaise (page 78). Add cherry tomatoes or sliced tomatoes to the plate.
• For a light meal, serve this salad with Sautéed Tofu (page 62) and steamed broccoli.
• nutrition information
• Calories: 389
• Total Fat: 15g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 53g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sodium: 710mg

LEMON-SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Make dressing: Add tahini into bowl and gradually add boiling water until smooth.
• Add remaining dressing ingredients and whisk until combined.
• Dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
• Boil pasta until just tender (about 7 minutes).
• Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
• Transfer to serving bowl and drizzle with sesame oil.
• Toss to coat evenly.
• Add the dressing and mix well.
• Sprinkle with scallions, parsley, and toasted sesame seeds.
• Refrigerate or serve at room temperature.

CHERRY SESAME NOODLES WITH LEMON-HOISIN SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a saucepan or small skillet, heat 1 Tbsp peanut oil over medium heat. Add garlic and white onion tips, sauté for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk rice wine vinegar, Hoisin sauce, lemon juice, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, half of the lemon zest, ginger, and 1/2 tsp hot sauce. Add to cooked garlic mixture. Increase heat to high and cook until very bubbly. Reduce heat to medium, add cherries, and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 or until thickened. Remove from heat. Set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, cook noodles to al dente, about 6 minutes, or as directed on package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process. Toss noodles with 1 Tbsp peanut oil, 1 Tbsp sesame oil and green onion tips. Set aside.
• 3. To Pan-Roast Broccoli: Stir water, salt,1/2 tsp hot sauce and 1 Tbsp honey together in small bowl until salt dissolves; set aside. In large nonstick skillet with tight-fitting lid, heat 2 Tbsp peanut oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and cook, without stirring, until bottoms of florets just begin to brown, 1-2 minutes. Turn florets over with spatula, and brown other side, about 1-2 minutes. Add water mixture and cover skillet; cook broccoli about 2 minutes. If needed, continue to cook until desired tenderness. Add lemon-hoisin sauce and noodles to pan, gently toss. Gently fold cilantro and sesame seeds into noodles. Place noodles and broccoli on serving platter and sprinkle with almonds and remaining lemon zest. Garnish with sprigs of cilantro.