Chinese Noodle Recipes

--- Longevous, Healthy and Delicious Chinese Noodles

One of the most important ingredients in Chinese cooking is Noodles. Chinese noodles come in all sizes and shapes, from round to flat to wide and thin. Different noodles are made for different types of cooking.

Although varying in shapes, according to Chinese tradition, noodles symbolize a long life and good health; therefore, noodles should be served long and uncut. Here's a delicious recipes I've prepared using Chinese chow mein noodles.

Chinese Noodles Recipes: Spicy Chow Mein

• Pre cooked chow mein noodles - 350 to 400g
  Baby bok choy - 2 to 3 cups (chopped)
  Celery - 2 stalk (sliced)
  White onions - 1/2 (sliced)
  Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
  Chicken or vegetable stock - 1 cup
  Roasted peanuts - 2 tbsp ( chopped)
  Hot sauce - 1 tbsp
  Light soy sauce - 2 tbsp
  White vinegar - 1 tbsp
  Sesame oil - 2tps
  Brown sugar - 1tsp
  Cornstarch - 1 tbsp
  Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp
• Heat oil in wok or deep skillet to medium heat. Add onion, celery, bok choy, garlic and cook, stirring often for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add stock, soy sauce, hot sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
• Stir cornstarch into 1 tbsp of cold water. Mix this in to the wok. Stir until the sauce is thickened. Then turn off the heat.
• Meanwhile, loosen noodles with your fingers; immerse in boiling salted water for 1 minute or until tender. Drain well and toss with some sesame oil. Place noodles on a plate and spread vegetables over top. Sprinkle evenly with peanuts.