Chinese Dragon Noodles Recipes

DRAGON NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package instructions and drain well.
• Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, rice wine, chili oil, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and water. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat oil until shimmering. Season chicken with teaspoon salt and pepper. Add the chicken to skillet and cook, over medium-high heat, until chicken is cooked through, 3-5 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon oil and stir fry the green onions, carrots, and red bell pepper, over high heat, just until tender-crisp. Add the garlic to veggies and cook until fragrant.
• Add the noodles, sauce, and chicken back to the skillet, turning the heat down to low, and heat through. Adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds and serve.

DRAGON NOODLES

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the oil, chili sauce, soy sauce, pickled ginger juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, sugar and salt. Whisk to blend and set the bowl aside.
• In a colander fluff the noodles to separate and untangle the strands. Bring a large saucepan of water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and swish them gently with chopsticks. Let them cook for 2 minutes or until the noodles are tender but still have some bite. Drain them, plunge them briefly into ice water, then drain again. Shake the colander to remove excess moisture and transfer the noodles to a bowl.
• Whisk the dressing again to combine it. Toss the noodles with just enough of the dressing to moisten them well, using your fingers to coat and separate the strands. Let the noodles sit for 10 minutes.
• Taste the noodles. If they seem dry, add a bit more dressing and toss again. Add the lemon rind, black sesame seeds and scallion rings and toss well.
• Taste the noodles again. They should be bright and sparkly. Cover them tightly and refrigerate up to one day.
• To serve: Bring the noodles to room temperature. Mound the noodles in a bowl or twirl them in individual bowls. Garnish each dish with grated red radish, scallion and black sesame seeds.
• Serves 2 or 3 as a main course; 4 to 6 as part of a multi-course meal.

DRAGON NOODLES WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Method 1: Boil fettuccine per package directions. About 8-10 minutes. (Wheat noodles) Method 2: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Dump in the rice noodles and turn off heat. Let noodles sit in the hot water for 7-9 minutes - depending on how soft you want them to be. I like mine soft, so I leave them in for about 9 minutes.
• 2. While noodles are cooking, make the sauce. You will have enough sauce to save for another time or to use on the side as extra. Put all ingredients for sauce in a small saucepan and cook until butter is melted and sauce mixes well (about 5 minutes). Taste and adjust the hot sriracha sauce to your family's taste. I also sometimes add about a 1/4 cup of beef broth or chicken broth to stretch the sauce. This recipe is easily adapted to the cook's imagination or taste. You can add minced garlic and ginger or even a tablespoon of peanut butter! Note: This sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated in a mason jar for up to a week.
• 3. In a frying pan, saute the chicken strips until cooked through, then add an egg(s) to scramble.
• 4. Add the cooked, drained noodles and sauce. Top with sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro. Note: You can add the veggies (carrots and mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.) with the chicken and saute together.
• 5. This may sound difficult, but it's very easy and comes together quickly.

DRAGON NOODLES

Steps:

• Boil the noodles and cook al dente according to the package directions.
• While waiting for the water to boil, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl stir together the brown sugar, soy sauce and sriracha.
• In a large skillet melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add the red pepper to the butter as it melts. Whisk an egg in a bowl and then add to the melted butter. Stir gently and cook through. Once the egg is done cooking; turn off the heat.
• When the noodles are tender, drain the water and then add them to the skillet with the cooked egg. Then add the prepared brown sugar/sauce. Turn the heat down low to evaporate excess moisture and stir until everything is coated well with the sauce. Sprinkle the sliced green and cilantro leaves on top and serve immediately.