Asian Angel Hair Pasta Recipes

ORIENTAL ANGEL HAIR PASTA (STIR-FRY)

Steps:

• First, marinate the chicken with soy sauce, vinegar, 5-spice powder, sesame oil and black pepper in a non-metal bowl, set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to directions on package (mine says 2 minutes), drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a wok; once hot saute onions and chillies for 1 minute.
• Add garlic and cook another 30sec.
• Add long beans, then cook for 1 minute.
• Add chicken pieces and stir continuously until they're completely cooked.
• Push the mixture to one side of the wok (if your wok/pan is too small, remove the mixture before proceeding), then pour the beaten egg and cook until set.
• Scramble the egg and combine with the vegetable mixture (in the wok).
• Add the cooked pasta, mix well and add the sauce ingredients.
• Cook for another 3-5 minutes until sauce is well-distributed; taste and adjust seasonings if necessary (I would add some chilli paste and/or tiny bit of soy sauce if necessary).
• If you like, sprinkle with 1/2-1 tsp sesame oil and chopped scallions before serving.

FIERY ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Stir the oil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and toss with enough reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and red pepper flakes, to taste. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over pasta for extra flavor and texture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
• Combine the oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat until a thermometer inserted into the oil registers 180 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Transfer the oil and pepper flakes to a 4-ounce bottle. Seal the lid. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
• Yield: 2 cups
• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours

ASIAN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, snow peas, carrots and onions in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar and cayenne. Drain pasta. Add pasta and soy sauce mixture to skillet and toss to coat. Heat through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH ASIAN STYLE COD & EDAMAME

Steps:

• Heat a stockpot with water and cook pasta as directed.
• Note: Rub some olive oil on the inside edge of the pot towards the top and the pasta will never boil over the top.
• While pasta is cooking, cut fish or chicken in 1 inch cubes.
• Beat eggs and water together. Pour in a flat bottom dish.
• Mix paprika with flour.Pour in flat bottom dish.
• Dip the fish or chicken in the egg mixture, then in seasoned flour.
• Heat the olive oil in large frying pan, saute the fish or chicken until brown on all sides. Place on paper towels. About 5 minutes.
• While pasta and fish or chicken are cooking, mix hot water chicken base or chicken broth,garlic,rice vinegar, soy sauce together. Put in a microwave steamer dish or microwave dish with cover.
• Add mushrooms and edamame; stir.
• Cook 70% power for 10 minutes; set aside.
• Do not uncover.
• Drain Pasta. Keep warm with towel.
• To Serve: Place pasta in large serving pasta dish around the edge. Put fried fish chunks or chicken chunks in the middle and the steamed sauce veggies over the fish or chicken. Sprinkle pimento slices on top if desired. Serve hot.

SHIITAKE ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Saute garlic and onion in olive oil over medium heat; add mushrooms as the aroma develops. Add chicken stock and wine, and cook until mixture is reduced to 1/2 volume. Blend in cream, and reduce to desired thickness. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Drain pasta, and toss with sauce until coated. Serve on small warmed plates, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and parsley.