Chinese Noodles With Snow Peas And Soy Dressing Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Meanwhile, mix the vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the daikon and press into the mixture to submerge as much as possible. Let stand until ready to serve, mixing occasionally.
• Add 1/4 cup salt to the boiling water. Add the snap peas and cook just until bright green and tender, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer to a colander and immediately rinse under cold water until cool. Drain well.
• Add the noodles to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 4 to 8 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water until cool and drain again.
• While the noodles cook, whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil, red-pepper flakes and remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a large bowl. Add the chicken, soba and snap peas and toss until evenly coated. Season to taste with salt.
• Divide among bowls. Drain the daikon pickles and arrange on top, then garnish with the scallions, sesame seeds and additional red-pepper flakes.

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta with snow peas and red bell pepper.
• In a blender, puree peanut butter, garlic, jalapeno, soy sauce, rice vinegar, warm water, sesame oil, and salt. Pour dressing over noodles and vegetables; toss to coat. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Steps:

• FOR SALAD: Soak mushrooms in boiling water until softened, about 30 minutes. Remove stems and cut caps into thin strips. Cook snow peas, bok choy, and green onions in large pot of boiling water 1 minute. Drain and cool under cold water. If using fresh Chinese noodles, cook for 1 minute in another large pot of boiling water. If using dried vermicelli cook as directed on the package. Drain noodles and cool under cold running water. Combine noodles, mushrooms, cooked vegetables, bean sprouts and cilantro in large bowl. FOR DRESSING: Whisk all ingredients except oils in another large bowl. Gradually whisk in the oils until blended. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat well. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve. DO-AHEAD TIP: Can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. cooking.com by Bruce Aidells

Steps:

• Whisk chile, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, peanut butter, sesame oil, ginger, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add snow peas and toss to combine.
• Cook udon in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Add shrimp 3 minutes before noodles are done and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Drain noodles and shrimp and add to dressing; stir vigorously to combine.
• Transfer noodle mixture to a serving bowl or platter. Top with peanuts and cilantro. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Put vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. When oil looks wavy, add chiles and let sizzle for a few seconds.
• Add snow peas and scallions and season well with salt and pepper. Cook vegetables over high heat, stirring constantly, until cooked through and lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Peas should be bright green and crisp-tender.
• Add garlic, ginger and sesame oil, toss well and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.

Steps:

• For Dressing:.
• Whisk first 7 ingredients together in small bowl; gradually whisk in oil.
• (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Rewhisk before using.).
• For Noodles:.
• Cook noodles according to package directions;drain and refresh under cold water; drain again.
• Transfer noodles to large bowl; toss with 1/4 cup (or less) oil.
• Heat remaining 1/4 cup (or less) oil in large heavy skillet over high heat.
• Add all mushrooms and cook until just barely tender, about 4 minutes; pour off oil, add mushrooms to noodles.
• Toss noodles with enough dressing to season to taste.
• Let stand 2 hours at room temperature.
• (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature before continuing.).
• Cook snow peas in large pot of boiling water 30 seconds.
• Drain and refresh under cold water; drain again.
• Add peas, sprouts, green onions and 2 tablespoons sesame seeds to noodles and toss gently.
• Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds over and serve.