Lime Flavored Rice Noodles With Cashews Recipes

LIME-FLAVORED RICE NOODLES WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• Heat water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; remove from heat.
• Add fresh noodles; soak 30 seconds (do not soak longer). Drain; rinse with cold water. If using dried noodles, cook according to package directions. Set aside.
• Heat oil and mustard seeds in wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once seeds begin to pop, cover wok and wait until popping stops.
• Add asafetida, if using, yellow split peas and cashews; stir-fry about 1 minute or until peas and cashews are golden brown.
• Add remaining ingredients and cooked rice noodles; toss 1-2 minutes or until noodles are heated.

AROMATIC NOODLES WITH LIME PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of water according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse with cold water. While the pasta is cooking put the broccoli in a steamer basket over a large pot of boiling water and steam it for 3 minutes. Add the snow peas and sugar snap peas and steam for 2 minutes more.
• Toast the peanuts in a dry pan over a medium heat until they become fragrant, about 3 minutes. Set them aside to cool. Make the sauce by pureeing the peanut butter, soy sauce, water, vinegar, lime juice, scallion, ginger, sugar and red pepper flakes in a food processor or blender until smooth.
• Right before serving, toss the pasta with 3/4 cup of the peanut sauce. Divide into 6 serving bowls and top each serving with the vegetables. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the vegetables. Coarsely chop the peanuts, sprinkle them on top and serve.

COLD RICE NOODLES WITH COCONUT MILK, PEANUTS AND LIME

Steps:

• Cook noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water according to package instructions until tender but still chewy. (They'll firm up when cool, so you want to cook them to softer than al dente). Drain the noodles in a colander, fill the saucepan with cold water, swish the noodles in the cold water, then drain again.
• In the empty pot, stir together the coconut milk, cilantro, chiles and fish sauce. Zest the limes over the pot, then halve one of the limes and squeeze its juice directly into the pot. Cut the remaining lime into 4 wedges.
• Toss the noodles in the coconut milk mixture. Taste and adjust seasonings. (The flavor should be coconut-y, lightly sweet and savory. If you can't taste the coconut, add more milk; if the mixture is too sweet, add more fish sauce.) Serve in bowls with peanuts scattered over top and lime wedges and chile sauce alongside. Spoon any collected coconut milk at the bottom of the pan over the noodles.

PRAWN & LIME NOODLES

Steps:

• Put the noodles in a bowl, pour over boiled water from a kettle to cover and set aside for 5 mins. Drain and rinse under cold running water, then place in a large bowl.
• Mix the soy, fish sauce, sesame oil, lime juice and chilli to make a dressing. Pour over the noodles and stir to coat. Add the spring onions, carrots, mint, prawns and nuts. Mix again and divide between 2 bowls to serve, with lime wedges on the side.

RICE NOODLES WITH COCONUT-CASHEW SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the coconut milk and water in a medium-sized saucepan.
• Add the ginger, lime juice, chilies, garlic, coriander, cilantro, mint, and salt, and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar.
• At this point, you can let the sauce steep for a stronger flavor for a few hours, or even overnight, or continue on with the recipe.
• Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl.
• Press all the liquid from the garlic, ginger, cilantro, etc.
• ,then discard the solids that remain in the sieve.
• Place the cashews in a blender, and then pour in the coconut milk mixture.
• Puree until smooth.
• Heat a potful of water to a boil.
• Add the noodles, and cook them according to the directions on the package.
• Drain the noodles, rinse, and drain again, then transfer to a large, shallow serving bowl.
• Immediately add the minced green onion and all the sauce.
• Toss well and enjoy!

SINGAPORE RICE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND CASHEWS

Steps:

• Place chicken stock in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add vermicelli noodles, and toss until noodles have softened slightly. Cover and let soak for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add chicken in batches, and cook until golden on the outside and no longer pink on the inside, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken to a plate.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in the wok. Add onion; cook and stir until soft, about 2 minutes. Add snow peas, carrots, and curry powder; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add green onions, soy sauce, cooked chicken, cooked noodles, and any remaining chicken stock. Toss to combine and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cashews and serve.

RICE NOODLES WITH GARLICKY CASHEW SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak the cashews in 2 cups of boiling water for 15 minutes.
• Start the noodles: As cashews soak, prepare the noodles according to package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the hot cooking water and drain the noodles, then transfer the noodles to a large mixing bowl. Toss them with 1 tablespoon sesame oil to prevent them from sticking.
• Drain the cashews and discard the soaking water. Transfer the cashews to a blender. Add the Parmesan, garlic, soy sauce, anchovy paste and black pepper. With the blender on high speed, add 1/4 cup of the reserved hot cooking water, then add 2 tablespoons at a time until the mixture emulsifies. Taste and adjust salt.
• Add the sauce to the noodles and toss to coat. Divide the noodles among 4 serving bowls. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds and toasted sesame oil, if using. Serve immediately.

CURRIED RICE & NOODLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and cool., Meanwhile, place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add squash, red pepper and garlic; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until squash is crisp-tender. Stir in curry powder, ginger and pepper flakes. Add rice and pasta; drizzle with soy sauce, lime juice and sesame oil. Heat through, tossing to combine. Stir in green onions, cashews and cooked eggs.

BASIL-CASHEW-LIME VERMICELLI BOWLS WITH PORK AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place 3/4 cup cashews in a blender and cover with 3/4 cup boiling water. Let soak 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix turmeric, pepper, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. brown sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
• Working one at a time, place pork chop flat on a work surface. First, butterfly the pork chop so that it's thinner, which will reduce cooking time and create more surface area for seasoning. Using a sharp knife and starting from an outside edge, slice three-quarters of the way through the center of chop, as though you're slicing a bagel in half, then open it up like a book. Place butterflied chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or inside a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag and pound to 1/4" thin. Repeat with remaining chop. Rub chops with turmeric mixture and let sit 10 minutes.
• Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop the cooking, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Add basil, chiles, lime zest and juice, and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar and 3/4 tsp. salt to cashews and cashew soaking water in blender and purée until smooth and creamy. Pour sauce over noodles and toss to combine.
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over high until shimmering. Cook cutlets one at a time until browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice into 1/2"-thick strips.
• While pork rests, cook green beans in same skillet over high heat, stirring often, until lightly charred and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Divide noodle mixture among bowls. Arrange pork and green beans over. Top with mint and remaining 1/4 cup cashews. Serve with lime wedges alongside.

CHILE-LIME CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine 4 cups raw cashews, 15 dried chiles de árbol, 10 makrut lime leaves cut into 1/4" slices, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chiles in a large bowl; toss to coat. Spread nut mixture in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring occasionally, until cashews are evenly toasted and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Let nut mixture cool completely on sheet on a wire rack. Transfer nuts to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest, making sure to evenly distribute spices and zest. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.