Cilantronoodlebowlwithcilantropesto Recipes

RICE NOODLES WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of generously salted water to a boil. Combine cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste in the bowl of a food processor, and puree. Remove from the food processor, transfer to a small bowl, and set cilantro pesto aside.
• Melt remaining teaspoon butter in a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Add pine nuts; cook, tossing until golden brown, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with salt, and transfer to a paper towel to drain. Set aside.
• Cook noodles until al dente, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the cilantro pesto; toss, and garnish with pine nuts.

MY BASIC NOODLE BOWL (WITH VARIATIONS)

Steps:

• Put vegetables (except cilantro and green onions) of your choice and whichever broth you are using in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Break up packaged noodles and add to the boiling broth - reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
• Add thinly sliced cooked beef, pork,, chicken or shrimp.
• Add the sesame seed oil, ginger if using and soy sauce to taste.
• Cook 1 minute more.
• Taste the broth and add some of the seasoning packet until you are happy with the taste.
• Empty the contents of the saucepan in to a bowl and sprinkle with cilantro (if using) and green onions.
• I like to add a hardboiled egg that has been quartered.
• Slurp and enjoy!