Noodles

Chicken Singapore Noodles

SINGAPORE CHICKEN NOODLES

I love Singapore Noodles from the Chinese but hate the way I feel after and the amount of fat! This is a super quick meal, especially if all the chopping and prep is done in advance! This passed the taste test with all three of my children!! RESULT!!

100g Dried Vermicelli Rice Noodles

1 Red Chilli (optional)

1 tsp Ginger Paste

1 tsp Garlic Paste

2 Spring Onions, finely sliced

3 Free Range Eggs

500g Chicken Thigh Fillets, trimmed and cut into small pieces

100g Green Beans, topped and cut in half

150g Peas, fresh or frozen

2 Carrots, juliennned

1 Small Red Pepper, finely Chopped

Sauce:

1/2 tsp Mild Curry Powder

1/2 tsp Medium Curry Powder

1 Large tsp Turmeric

2 tbsp Soy Sauce

1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine

1/2 tbsp Fish Sauce

Start by soaking the noodles in boiling water for three minutes, drain and refresh under cold running water.

Put all the sauce ingredients into a bowl and using a small whisk or fork, combine well.

Add the smallest dash of oil to a pan, as the thighs will release a bit of fat. Heat the oil and then fry the chicken in two batches until nicely browned. I tend to drain all the fat away to keep it as healthy as possible. This is done by periodically tipping into a sieve.

Remove from the pan, add a dash more oil, heat, then add the chilli, fry for a minute before adding the Ginger and garlic pastes. Continue to cook for another thirty seconds,

At this point, add the eggs and fry in a kind of omelette/scrambled egg format until it is in small pieces.

Add the red pepper, green beans, carrots and the sauce ingredients . Cook for around three to five mins until the beans are just cooked.

At this point, add the noodles and toss everything well to ensure noodles are well heated and everything is coated in sauce.

Feel free to leave the chicken out for a vegetarian version or use pork or prawns.

Lusharama!!

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100g Wholewheat Noodles

1 1/2 tsp Sesame Seeds

1 tbsp Crunchy Peanut Butter

1/2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3/4 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar

Juice of 1 Lime

Pinch of Chilli Flakes

1 Carrot Cut into Ribbons (use a potato peeler)

1 Red Pepper, sliced into matchsticks

Large Handful Red Cabbage, finely sliced

50g Beansprouts, or more if you love them!!

1-2 Spring Onion, White bit sliced on the diagonal 

Sea Salt
Cook the noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Roast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan for a few mins and remove as they become golden. Set aside.
Mix the peanut butter, lime juice, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, chilli flakes and salt and use a small whisk or fork to really combine until it is nice and thick and glossy.
In a bowl add the noodles and veggies, give them a good mix up before pouring over the dressing and mix again so everything is well coated.
Sprinkle over the sesame seeds. (Which as you can see from my photo, I totally forgot about!!)

HEALTHY DUCK AND NOODLES

HEALTHY DUCK WITH NOODLES

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This wee baby is super delish, super healthy and super quick. Love this, it is a total tastebud tickler!

Serves 2

2 Duck Breasts, skin removed and cut into strips
1 tsp Five Spice Powder
1 Garlic Clove Grated
3cm Ginger, peeled and finely grated
3tbsp Oyster Sauce
1tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
1/2tsp Cornflour mixed with 2tbsp Water
140g Egg Noodles
Sesame Oil
Olive Oil
1 Long Red Chilli, sliced on the diagonal
1 Pack Asparagus, cut into chunks
1 Pack Tenderstem Broccoli, trimmed and cut into chunks
3 Spring Onions, trimmed and chopped
Grated Zest and juice of 1 lime

Mix the grated ginger, garlic, five spice and then add the duck, ensure the duck is thoroughly covered.

Combine the oyster sauce, soy and cornflour mix in a bowl.

In a large pan of boiling water, add the noodles, once boiling, cook for three mins. Drain and drizzle with sesame oil, toss them around to mix well.
Heat a wok, add a dash of olive oil, add the duck and fry for 2-3 mins over a high heat. When golden brown at the edges, transfer to a plate and set aside.

Add a touch more oil and add the vegetables and chilli, stirfry for a few mins, I try to keep oil to a minimum so if it dries up a bit I add a dash of water.

Return duck to the pan and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir thoroughly and quickly as you can and add a dash or two of water if it is too thick.

Add the noodles and spring onions until warmed through, sprinkle with lime zest and squeeze over the juice and serve. A super wee mid week supper or even a relaxed dinner party delight.