Fresh Chinese Noodles With Spicy Cabbage Recipes

COLD NOODLES WITH CHILE OIL AND CITRUSY CABBAGE

Steps:

• Heat oil, fennel seed, pepper flakes, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns and star anise (if using) in a small pot over the lowest heat possible. Cook, swirling occasionally, until you start to hear and see the garlic and spices frizzle and toast in the oil, 5 to 8 minutes. (Every stove is different and sometimes the low isn't as low as we'd like, so keep an eye on things; it may take less time.) Keep cooking at the lowest heat setting until the spices are toasted and the garlic is golden brown, another 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook noodles in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. (If not using right away, spread onto a rimmed baking sheet and toss with a little canola oil to prevent sticking.)
• If serving the citrusy cabbage, place cabbage in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add citrus juice and zest, tossing to coat. Let sit a few minutes to soften. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
• If serving the tahini sauce, whisk tahini, garlic, lemon juice, sesame oil and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl until a creamy dressing forms. (Tahini thickness varies greatly from brand to brand; if you need more water to achieve a smooth, creamy dressing, add it by the teaspoonful until you get the desired texture.) Add herbs and season with salt, pepper and more lemon juice, if desired. Alternatively, place all ingredients and 1/4 cup water in the bowl of a food processor and process until a smooth, creamy dressing forms.
• If serving the lemony scallions, combine scallions, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and soy sauce in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper and let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.
• When ready to eat, toss noodles with vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Spoon chile oil over the noodles, tossing to coat; keep adding the oil until your noodles are evenly coated. (Keep in mind you have other sauces for the noodles, so you're just looking for them to be coated and sufficiently spicy.) Serve any additional chile oil alongside for personal spooning, with the cabbage and other sauces if you like. See the notes for adding more spicy things and blanched or roasted vegetables.

SPICY SOBA NOODLES WITH SHIITAKES AND CABBAGE

Steps:

• Stir together all sauce ingredients until brown sugar is dissolved, then set aside.
• Toast sesame seeds in a dry 12-inch heavy skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat, stirring, until pale golden, then transfer to a small bowl.
• Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté ginger and garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shiitakes and sauté, stirring frequently, until tender and starting to brown, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, then add cabbage and most of scallions (reserve about a tablespoon for garnish) and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Add sauce and simmer 2 minutes.
• While cabbage is cooking, cook soba and edamame together in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until noodles are just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cool water to stop cooking and remove excess starch, then drain well again. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with sesame seeds and vegetable mixture. Serve sprinkled with reserved scallions.

SWEET AND SPICY PORK AND NAPA CABBAGE STIR-FRY WITH SPICY NOODLES

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the Chinese noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Whisk together the 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, the ground ginger, and the sesame oil in a large bowl; add the drained Chinese noodles and toss to coat; set aside
• Whisk together the 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a large bowl; add the pork and stir to coat. Allow to marinate 5 minutes.
• Heat the cooking oil in a wok or a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork, onions, and red pepper flakes to the oil; cook until the pork is browned completely. Stir in 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, the napa cabbage, celery, carrots, and bell peppers; cook and stir until vegetables are completely heated, about 5 minutes. Whisk together the cornstarch and water and add to the stir fry, stirring until the mixture thickens. Serve the stir-fry over the noodles.

SPICY NOODLES AND CABBAGE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In small bowl, stir all sauce ingredients until well mixed; set aside.
• Cook fettuccine as directed on package. Drain and rinse in warm water.
• Meanwhile, in nonstick wok or 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, gingerroot, onion and carrots to wok; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add cabbage; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until cabbage is crisp-tender.
• Add sauce and fettuccine to cabbage mixture; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon onto serving platter. Garnish with green onion and peanuts.

CHINESE NOODLES WITH CABBAGE

Steps:

• Place the turkey into a mixing bowl and add 1/2 tablespoon of wine or cream sherry, salt, pepper, garlic, scallions, ginger, and sesame oil. Mix well, then brown meat mixture until cooked through. Set aside.
• Add cabbage to pan. Saute for 1-2 minutes, then add stock, soy sauce, and sherry. bring to a boil, cover until cabbage is wilted. Mix cornstarch with water and add to thicken sauce.
• Add noodles and turkey, season with additional salt and/or soy sauce to taste.

FRESH CHINESE NOODLES WITH SPICY CABBAGE

Steps:

• 1. Removed any tough or dry outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut the cabbage in half through the stem end. Cut out and discard the hard white core at the base of each piece. Slice the cabbage crosswise into thin strips. You should have about 8 cups shredded cabbage. 2. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and chili-garlic sauce and cook until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Add the cabbage and 1/2tsp salt and stir to coat the cabbage with the other ingredients. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is very tender, about 20 minutes. Adjust the seasonings, adding more chili-garlic sauce and/or salt is desired. 3. Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot for cooking the noodles. Add 1 TBSP salt and the noodles and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 C of the cooking water and drain the noodles. Toss the noodles with cabbage mixture and ½ cup of the cooking water over low heat just until coated. Add more cooking water if the noodles seem dry. Sprinkle with the peanuts and serve immediately

CHINESE CABBAGE STIR-FRY WITH RICE NOODLES, PORK, AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add noodles; stir, and remove pot from heat. Let stand until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or Dutch oven over high heat. Add half the cabbage. Sear, pressing with a wooden spoon, until slightly wilted and golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside. Repeat with remaining cabbage.
• Reduce heat to medium-high. Add remaining tablespoon oil, the pork, garlic, ginger, and white parts of scallions. Cook, stirring constantly, until pork browns, about 1 minute. Stir in fish and chili sauces. Toss in rice noodles and seared cabbage. Add soy sauce to taste. Remove from heat, and add green parts of scallions and the cilantro. Squeeze limes over noodles. Garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges. Serve immediately.

SPICY CAJUN CABBAGE AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the sausage and keep it chopped up like hamburger.
• Add in the cabbage, tomatos, salsa and spices.
• Continue to cook down on low boil for about 15-20 minutes.
• Put one cup water into the mixture with the noodles.
• Cook till the noodles are soft.
• Turn the heat off and cover the pot.
• Allow to set about another 30 minutes before serving.
• The longer this sits, the better it tastes.