Chinese Noodle Pancakes With Asparagus Recipes

ASIAN ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cut 1 bunch asparagus into thirds. Heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cut a 1-inch piece ginger into matchsticks, add to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 3 cups quartered shiitake mushroom caps and 1 sliced garlic clove and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and 1/3 cup water; bring to a boil, cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and butter; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

NOODLE PANCAKES WITH CARAWAY

Steps:

• In a saucepan of boiling salted water boil the noodles until they are al dente and drain them well. In a bowl toss the noodles with the egg and the caraway seeds until they are coated well. In a small non-stick skillet heat the oil and the butter until the foam subsides, add 1/2 cup of the noodle mixture, and form it into a pancake 4 inches in diameter, tidying the edges with a spatula. Cook the pancake over moderately high heat for 2 minutes, or until the underside is golden, turn it, and cook it for 2 minutes more. Slide the pancake onto a plate and keep it warm. Make pancakes with the remaining noodle mixture in the same manner.

CHINESE STIR FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH BABY CORN

Steps:

• Wash asparagus and snap off tough ends. Peel lower end of stems if necessary. Slice each in half, on the diagonal.
• Heat peanut oil in a hot wok. Add garlic and salt. Stir fry 10 seconds only. Immediately add asparagus and corn and stir fry for one minute.
• Add wine, oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar and sesame oil. Stir fry 1 minute.
• Pour in chicken stock and stir fry 1 minute. Add spring onions and stir fry for 30 seconds or until asparagus and corn are just tender. Do not over-cook.
• Serve immediately.

RAMEN NOODLE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Break the package of noodles into 4 sections. Cook as package directs(boil in 2 cups of water for 3 minutes), then drain. Reserve seasoning packet.
• Put noodles in a bowl. Stir in zucchinik, scallions, carrot, eggs, flour and 1/2 teaspoons seasoning from mix(you may leave this out if you don't like or can't use-just add in some salt and pepper).
• Heat 1 tbls. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Using 1/2 of the mixure, make 4 pancakes.
• Fry 2-3 minutes on each side. Repeat, using remaining oil.
• Mix soy sauce and lemon juice. Serve with pancakes. Or serve with whatever sauce you enjoy(honey mustard is good, or mayo mixed with Thai sweet chili sauce).

CRISPY NOODLE PANCAKE

Steps:

• Cook noodles in large pot of boiling water 1 1/2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain well. Toss with green onions, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, and pepper in bowl.
• Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil and sesame oil in a heavy 9-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add noodles and flatten slightly. Cook without stirring until light brown, about 6 minutes. Turn and cook second side until light brown, 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cut into wedges.

NOODLE PANCAKES

Steps:

• 1. Place all the ingredients (except for the olive oil) in a bowl and stir to combine.
• 2. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
• 3. Pour about 1/4 cup of the noodle mixture per pancake in the pan and cook for 3 minutes (you can pour as many pancakes at once as fit comfortably in your pan).
• 4. Flip the pancakes and cook an additional 3 minutes. Continue making the pancakes with the remaining mixture.

CHINESE NOODLE PANCAKES WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large pot of water boil noodles until al dente. Drain well. Rinse with cool water until the noodles are cool.
• Break off the tough ends of the asparagus, and cut the rest of the spears into 2-inch lengths. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, saute for 1 minute, make sure not to brown the garlic. Add the asparagus and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 2 minutes.
• Put the cornstarch into a small mixing bowl, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup water and the rice wine or sherry. Stir well. Add this mixture, the soy sauce, and the fermented black beans, if you're using them, to the simmering vegetables. Let the sauce boil for a few seconds, add the spinach and stir until it wilts. Remove the skillet from the heat
• Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over high heat. Divide the noodles into four mounds, and place the mounds of noodles in the hot frying pan. Flatten the mounds in the frying pan so that more surface area will brown, reduce the heat to medium-high, and fry the cakes for at least 5 minutes, until they develop a golden-brown crust on the bottom. Turn the cakes over, and fry them for 3 minutes
• While the noodle cakes cook, reheat the vegetables and the sauce slightly. Add the sesame oil, salt and pepper to the vegetable mixture. Place the noodle cakes on plates, spoon the sauce and vegetables over and around the cakes, and serve.

CHINESE NOODLE PANCAKES WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large pot of water boil noodles until al dente. Drain well. Rinse with cool water until the noodles are cool.
• Break off the tough ends of the asparagus, and cut the rest of the spears into 2-inch lengths. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, saute for 1 minute, make sure not to brown the garlic. Add the asparagus and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 2 minutes.
• Put the cornstarch into a small mixing bowl, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup water and the rice wine or sherry. Stir well. Add this mixture, the soy sauce, and the fermented black beans, if you're using them, to the simmering vegetables. Let the sauce boil for a few seconds, add the spinach and stir until it wilts. Remove the skillet from the heat
• Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over high heat. Divide the noodles into four mounds, and place the mounds of noodles in the hot frying pan. Flatten the mounds in the frying pan so that more surface area will brown, reduce the heat to medium-high, and fry the cakes for at least 5 minutes, until they develop a golden-brown crust on the bottom. Turn the cakes over, and fry them for 3 minutes
• While the noodle cakes cook, reheat the vegetables and the sauce slightly. Add the sesame oil, salt and pepper to the vegetable mixture. Place the noodle cakes on plates, spoon the sauce and vegetables over and around the cakes, and serve.

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl. , Combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger and cumin; pour over asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Drain before serving.

CHINESE NOODLE PANCAKES WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large pot of water boil noodles until al dente. Drain well. Rinse with cool water until the noodles are cool.
• Break off the tough ends of the asparagus, and cut the rest of the spears into 2-inch lengths. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, saute for 1 minute, make sure not to brown the garlic. Add the asparagus and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 2 minutes.
• Put the cornstarch into a small mixing bowl, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup water and the rice wine or sherry. Stir well. Add this mixture, the soy sauce, and the fermented black beans, if you're using them, to the simmering vegetables. Let the sauce boil for a few seconds, add the spinach and stir until it wilts. Remove the skillet from the heat
• Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over high heat. Divide the noodles into four mounds, and place the mounds of noodles in the hot frying pan. Flatten the mounds in the frying pan so that more surface area will brown, reduce the heat to medium-high, and fry the cakes for at least 5 minutes, until they develop a golden-brown crust on the bottom. Turn the cakes over, and fry them for 3 minutes
• While the noodle cakes cook, reheat the vegetables and the sauce slightly. Add the sesame oil, salt and pepper to the vegetable mixture. Place the noodle cakes on plates, spoon the sauce and vegetables over and around the cakes, and serve.

ASIAN NOODLES WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• Meanwhile, combine chicken broth and the next 6 ingredients, stirring well.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
• Add in garlic; stir/saute 45 seconds; add in asparagus; stir/saute 2 minutes.
• Add in shrimp and stir/saute 2 minutes or until shrimp are done.
• Add in broth mixture and onions to pan; cook over medium heat until hot.
• Add in noodles, tossing gently to coat.

ASPARAGUS WITH CHINESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash asparagus and break off tough part of stem. Steam about 5 minutes, until tender but still firm.
• In serving dish, whisk sesame oil, canola oil, soy sauce and vinegar.
• When asparagus is cooked, drain and stir into dressing.

BEEF & ASPARAGUS WITH CHINESE NOODLES

Steps:

• Trim fat from beef.
• Cut beef into 1/2 inch cubes.
• Mix egg white, cornstarch, sesame oil and white pepper in medium glass or plastic bowl.
• Stir in beef.
• Let stand 10 minutes.
• Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
• While noodles are cooking, spray 12-inch nonstick skillet or wok with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium to high heat.
• Add beef; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until brown.
• Add asparagus and bell pepper; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add stir-fry sauce; stir fry about 1 minute or until heated through.
• Serve over noodles.