Shanghai Cold Noodles With Peanut Butter Sauce Recipes

COLD NOODLES WITH PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium pot, bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Add dried wheat noodles in the pot and cook the noodles for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the noodles don't stick to each other. Transfer to a colander and rinse with the cold water for 30 seconds. Drain the noodles and add into a large mixing bowl.
• Blanch cook the bean sprouts and chives together by boiling them together in the same pot for 1 minute. Transfer to a colander and rinse with cold water for 30 seconds. Transfer them into the large bowl of noodles.
• Add in cucumber, garlic, white pepper, soy sauce, black vinegar, pepper (optional), and chili oil (optional). Stir well to coat the noodles evenly.
• In a separate small bowl, add peanut butter, sesame oil, hot water (can use the hot water from the cooking pot) and sugar. Mix well until it becomes a smooth and creamy consistency. Add the peanut butter sauce into the large bowl. Stir well with a spatula to coat the noodles with peanut butter sauce.
• Transfer the noodles onto a plate, sprinkle white sesame seeds and crushed peanuts on top, and serve.

SHANGHAI COLD NOODLES WITH PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce, add peanut butter and milk in a small bowl, press the peanut butter against the bowl by the back of a small spoon. Stir until smooth. Add vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and minced ginger. Stir and set aside. (Add more soy sauce if desire.)
• In a saucepan, bring a quart water to a boil and add chicken breast to cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside to cool down. (While cooking the chicken, cut the vegetables. Spend time wisely.)
• Follow the instructions on noodle package to cook noodles by using the chicken broth in the same saucepan. Normally cook in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes.
• Remove the cooked noodles from heat and rinse with cold water, then drain. Toss with 1 tsp sesame oil and set aside.
• Gently tear the cooled chicken into strips by following the meat grid.
• Place the noodles, vegetables, and chicken in a bowl or on a serving plate. Pour the peanut butter sauce on top and sprinkle some sesame seeds as topping. If you like spicy, squeeze some Sriracha sauce into it. Your lunch is ready!

SHANGHAI COLD NOODLES WITH PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce, add peanut butter and milk in a small bowl, press the peanut butter against the bowl by the back of a small spoon. Stir until smooth. Add vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and minced ginger. Stir and set aside. (Add more soy sauce if desire.).
• In a saucepan, bring a quart water to a boil and add chicken breast to cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside to cool down. (While cooking the chicken, cut the vegetables. Spend time wisely.).
• Follow the instructions on noodle package to cook noodles by using the chicken broth in the same saucepan. Normally cook in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes.
• Remove the cooked noodles from heat and rinse with cold water, then drain. Toss with 1 tsp sesame oil and set aside.
• Gently tear the cooled chicken into strips by following the meat grid.
• Place the noodles, vegetables, and chicken in a bowl or on a serving plate. Pour the peanut butter sauce on top and sprinkle some sesame seeds as topping. If you like spicy, squeeze some Sriracha sauce into it. Your lunch is ready!

COLD NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Add the soba, stir to prevent sticking, and cook according to package instructions until just tender. Rinse under cold water until the noodles are completely cold.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil, chile oil or hot sauce, and garlic. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and whisk until the sauce is a pourable consistency. Taste and add more chile oil or hot sauce as desired; set aside.
• Cut the zucchini or cucumber and radishes into 1/8-inch thick slices, then cut into thin matchsticks. Slice the peppers into 1/8-inch pieces. Place them all in a large bowl.
• Loosen the soba noodles by running them under some water, then allow to drain again. Add them to the vegetables, add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil and toss to combine.
• When you are ready to serve, drizzle with spicy peanut sauce and top with peanuts, scallions and cilantro. Serve immediately, with lime wedges alongside.

COOL CHINESE NOODLE IN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water over medium heat.
• Cook until barely tender and still firm.
• Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cold.
• Drain well and toss noodles with (2 Tbsp) dark sesame oil so they don't stick together.
• FOR DRESSING: combine all ingredients except hot water in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Thin with hot water to consistency of whipping cream.
• For garnish, peel flesh of carrot in short shavings about 4" long.
• Just before serving, toss noodles with sauce.
• Garnish with cucumber, green onion, and carrot.
• Serve cold.

SHANGHAI-ISH COLD NOODLES

Steps:

• Blanch your vegetables - drop them in a wire sieve, place the basket into the boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer the vegetables to a bowl of ice water to shock. Repeat with any other vegetables; use the same pot of water for all. Drain thoroughly, pat dry with paper towels, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Prepare noodles according to package directions. When cooked, transfer to ice water, or rinse under cold running water until cool.
• Mix dressing in blender, or use immersion blender. If mixing by hand, combine peanut butter (or tahini) and sugar in a bowl. Whisk in liquid ingredients until smooth and homogenous.
• Combine noodles, additions, and dressing. Toss well and serve cold. Serves 3 as an entree (2 if they're very hungry), 6 as an appetizer/side dish.

YUMMY CHINESE COLD NOODLES FOR PEANUTBUTTER LOVERS!

Steps:

• Cook spagetti or linguini aldente.
• Drain spagetti and rinse with cold water.
• Let pasta cool.
• Use the same pot to prepare peanutbutter sauce.
• Add margarine then add peanutbutter.
• Add soy sauce and stir until smooth.
• Place pasta in a bowl and then add the peanutbutter sauce to the pasta.
• Top with sesame seeds and green scalion.

SHANGHAI NOODLES

Steps:

• Toast the peppercorns in a dry pan for 30 to 60 seconds
• Make the sauce by whisking together the chicken stock, soy sauce, black vinegar, rice wine, sesame oil, cornstarch and peppercorns
• Place the chicken in a bowl with the oyster sauce and soy sauce
• Stir together and let stand 15 minutes
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil
• Cook according to directions on package, drain, rinse and drain again
• Preheat the oven to 375*F
• Toast the cashews in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until golden
• Coarsley chop and set aside
• Place a wok or wide skillet over high heat until hot
• Add the peanut oil and swirl the pan to coat the bottom and sides with oil
• Add the ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds
• Add the chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes
• Add the bell pepper and mushrooms, and cook for 1 minute
• Add the reserved sauce and cook until the chicken is done and the sauce boils and starts to thicken, about 1 minute
• Add the noodles, cashews, spring onions, and spinach and toss to coat the noodles
• Cook, gently tossing, until heated through
• Sprinkle the cilantro and mint on top
• Serve!