Sczechuan Noodles Recipes

EASY SZECHUAN DAN DAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a small mixing bowl, add the sesame paste, sesame oil, and black rice vinegar. Whisk to combine.
• Continue whisking as you add the remaining sauce ingredients. Taste and add sugar if needed.
• Cook the dried noodles according to the package directions. Drain in a colander. (Do not rinse unless the package directions say to do so.)
• Place the noodles in a large (preferably warm) bowl. Whisk the sauce again and then stir it into the noodles.
• Dish the noodles into individual bowls and garnish with the chopped peanuts and spring onions.

SPICY SICHUAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat a wok or heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the peppercorns and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until they brown slightly and start to smoke. Remove them from the heat and allow them to cool, then grind them. Set aside.
• Combine the pork, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of the salt and mix well. Heat a wok or skillet, add the oil and when the oil is hot, deep-fry the pork, stirring it with a spatula to break up the pieces. When the pork is crispy, about four minutes, remove it with a slotted spoon and drain it on paper towels.
• Pour off all but two tablespoons of the oil. Put a pot containing 3 to 4 quarts of water on the stove and bring to a boil.
• Reheat the wok with the remaining oil and stir-fry the garlic, ginger and scallions for 30 seconds, then add the sesame paste, the remaining soy sauce and salt, the chili oil and chicken stock. Simmer for four minutes. Return the pork to the pan and stir.
• Cook the noodles in the boiling water two minutes if they are fresh, five minutes if they are dried (if using spaghetti, cook according to package directions). Drain in a colander. Transfer them to a serving bowl or individual bowls. Ladle on the sauce and top with the fried pork mixture. Sprinkle with the ground Sichuan peppercorns and serve.

SZECHUAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Place the first thirteen ingredients (garlic through cayenne pepper) into a blender, and blend until smooth.
• Cook the noodles of your choice according to package directions.
• Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl.
• While still warm, toss the pasta with about 3/4 of the sauce.
• Add the julienned bell peppers and scallions and toss well.
• This dish is great served warm or even at room temperature.
• Remaining sauce can be added if pasta seems too dry.

SZECHUAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Place the garlic and ginger in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
• Add the vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, sherry vinegar, honey, chili oil, sesame oil, and ground peppers.
• Puree the sauce.
• Add a splash of oil to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook the spaghetti until just done, not soft.
• Drain the pasta in a colander, place it in a large bowl, and while still warm, toss with 3/4 of the sauce.
• Add the red and yellow bell peppers and scallions; toss well.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.
• The remaining sauce may be added, as needed, to moisten the pasta.
• Enjoy!

SCZECHUAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Place the garlic and ginger in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, sherry vinegar, honey, chili oil, sesame oil, and ground peppers. Puree the sauce.
• Add a splash of oil to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook the spaghetti al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander, place it in a large bowl, and while still warm, toss with 3/4 of the sauce. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and scallions; toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature. The remaining sauce may be added, as needed, to moisten the pasta.

SZECHUAN NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan, skin side up. Rub the tops with olive oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 minutes, until cooked through. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones and discard the skin and bones. Shred the chicken in large bite-sized pieces and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately immerse in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and set the color. Drain and set aside.
• Place the garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, sherry vinegar, honey, chili oil, sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and the cayenne pepper in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and puree until smooth. Set aside.
• Add a splash of olive oil to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook the spaghetti according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta in a colander, place it in a large bowl, and while still warm, toss with the sauce. Add the scallions, peppers, chicken and broccoli and toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SZECHUAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Place the garlic and ginger in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, sherry vinegar, honey, chili oil, sesame oil, and ground peppers. Puree the sauce.
• Add a splash of oil to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook the spaghetti al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander, place it in a large bowl, and while still warm, toss with 3/4 of the sauce. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and scallions; toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature. The remaining sauce may be added, as needed, to moisten the pasta.

SZECHUAN NOODLES WITH SPICY BEEF SAUCE

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in a large skillet, stirring until it crumbles; drain and keep warm.
• Pour sesame oil in pan and heat till hot. Saute onion and next 4 ingredients hot sesame oil until tender.
• Combine cornstarch and beef broth, whisking until smooth.
• Stir broth mixture, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce into onion mixture.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
• Stir in ground beef.
• Toss with hot cooked pasta, and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
• Yield: 4 servings.

SZECHUAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook noodles as directed on the package. Drain.
• Mix all remaining ingredients together until well mixed. It may help to heat for a minute in the microwave.
• Mix noodles and sauce.
• Serve warm, but these also taste great cold.