Gingery Shiitake Noodles Recipes

UDON NOODLES WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS IN GINGER BROTH

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles, and cook until al dente according to package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, toss with sesame oil, and return to pot. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ginger, shallots, and mushrooms; cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to soften and turn golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Stir chicken stock, vinegar, and soy sauce into pan, and bring to a simmer. Cook until mushrooms are very tender, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and scallions, and stir to combine. To serve, divide noodles among four shallow bowls; ladle soup over noodles.

GINGERY SHIITAKE NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the noodles according to pack instructions, then toss with a little sesame oil to stop them sticking.
• Heat a wok over a high heat, then add the groundnut oil. Once it's smoking, add the ginger, stir-fry for a couple of secs, then add the mushrooms with a splash of water to create steam, and cook for 1 min. Toss through the cooked noodles for 2 mins until hot, then add the spring onions, oyster and soy sauces, and a dash more sesame oil.

GINGERY SHIITAKE NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the noodles according to pack instructions, then toss with a little sesame oil to stop them sticking. Heat a wok over a high heat, and then add the groundnut oil. Once it's smoking, add the ginger, stir-fry for a couple of seconds, then add the mushrooms with a splash of water to create steam, and cook for a minute. Toss through the cooked noodles for two minutes until hot, then add the spring onions, oyster and soy sauces, and a dash more sesame oil and serve.

STIR-FRIED GINGER NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large heavy-based saucepan of salted water to a boil and blanch the noodles for about 2 minutes. Refresh under cold water.
• Peel and finely chop the ginger and garlic. Cut the chile in half lengthwise, deseed, and finely chop. Shred the spring onions and pick the leaves from the cilantro. Wipe and slice the shiitake mushrooms.
• Heat the sunflower oil in a large heavy-based wok. When hot, fry the garlic, ginger, chile, and mushrooms until brown, about 3 minutes. Add the noodles and spring onion; stir to combine, about 3 minutes.
• To serve, arrange the noodles in a serving dish and garnish with cilantro leaves.

MUSTARD GREENS AND UDON NOODLES WITH SHIITAKE-GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring 5 quarts water to boil in a big pot.
• Bring broth, vinegar, mirin, mushrooms, ginger, chili sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
• Simmer briskly until liquid thickens and reduces by half, 8-10 minutes.
• Off heat, remove ginger using a slotted spoon.
• Season broth with salt and pepper to taste and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon salt and greens to boiling water; cook until greens are almost tender, 2-4 minutes.
• Add in noodles, stir to separate, and cook until both greens and noodles are tender, about 2 minutes longer.
• Reserving ¼ cup noodle cooking water, drain noodles and greens, and return to pot.
• Add sauce and reserved cooking water to pot; cook over med-low heat, stirring to meld flavors, about 1 minute.
• Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper; serve immediately.
• **If you cannot find fresh udon noodles, then use dry; add them to the pot of boiling water in step 6 first; cook for about 3minutes, then add the greens and continue cooking until both the noodles and greens are tender, another 2-3 minutes.

GINGER NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
• In a small bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients.
• Place hot cooked spaghetti in a large bowl, add the sauce mixture and toss to coat.
• Serve warm.