Pork Stir-Fry with Noodles (Lo Mein)
For a lo mein recipe with chewy noodles tossed in a salty-sweet sauce and accented with bits of smoky pork and still-crisp cabbage, we seared strips of meat from country-style pork ribs over high heat, adding liquid smoke for barbecue flavor. We used our meat marinade as a sauce base, with a little chicken broth […]
Cheat’s Char Siu Pork Noodles
Perfect, wok-tossed noodles don’t happen by accident. Not only do I have all the hacks you need in this stir-fry recipe for effortlessly seared meat, crunchy veg and a glossy end result, but I’ve got the ultimate ace up my sleeve. I’m talking char siu pork vibes, with none of the faff. Ooh, you […]
Thai Red Curry Noodles
These Thai Red Curry Noodles pack a punch with bold flavours, creamy coconut milk, and a little zing from lime. The rich curry paste and fragrant ginger bring depth to the dish, while the crunchy sugar snap peas and peanuts add texture. It’s quick, vibrant, and a total crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re craving comfort or spice, […]
Singapore Noodles for Two
Singapore noodles, a Hong Kong favorite, can sometimes be so heavily seasoned with curry powder that they can feel unpleasantly dusty and gritty. We start by blooming the curry powder in oil, which smooths out the texture and intensifies the flavor. Though the noodles are the main feature in the traditional dish, we tweak the […]
Asian Noodle Bowl with Spicy Almond Sauce
Whole wheat noodles, crisp snow peas, broccoli and red bell pepper are accented by garnishes of scallion and crunchy sliced almonds. But the showstopper to this dish is the spicy almond sauce that packs a wallop of heat.
Beef Chow Fun
Today, let’s make a Cantonese classic: beef chow fun. Juicy, tender beef, soft and chewy stir-fried rice noodles, and that smoky, charred flavor from the wok-it’s a dish that everybody loves! And the best part of this dish is that it’s incredibly simple and easy to make, so give it a try. Something magical will […]
French Onion Beef Noodle Soup
This super-savory dish draws its inspiration from Taiwanese beef noodle soup, then gilds the lily with a Dutch oven’s worth of sweet, slow-simmered onions—the best part of French onion soup, if you ask this recipe’s developer, Amiel Stanek. It takes some doing, but the effort is worth it. If you’re not planning on serving […]
Stir-Fried Lo Mein With Charred Cabbage, Shiitake, and Chives
While stir-fried lo mein is typically noodles with some vegetables for flavor and color, this version comes out with veggies and noodles in almost equal proportions. That means it’s packed with more flavor, in this case cabbage charred until sweet, along with meaty shiitake mushrooms, and big stalks of chives.
Garlic Noodles
These deceptively simple, yet devastatingly delicious garlic noodles were invented in San Francisco, at a restaurant called, Thanh Long, back in the 70s. Usually served with roasted Dungeness crab, the actual recipe is a very closely guarded family secret, but after lots of investigation, and even more experimentation, I think this is very close, […]
Shanghai Noodle Soup
This Shanghai-style soup is filling, fragrant, and made for those chilly evenings when the craving to slurp down a big bowl of noodle soup is the strongest! After infusing the collagen-rich chicken broth with ginger, lemongrass, and shiitakes, a medley of different vegetables ranging from hearty winter squash to delicate broccolini are simmered until tender. […]
One Skillet Beef Chow Mein
Beijing “Fried Sauce” Noodles – Zha Jiang Mian
Zha Jiang Mian, or Fried Sauce Noodles is so famous in China that the mere mention of it makes people think of Beijing. It’s sold everywhere—from street vendors to restaurants in five-star hotels.
Udon with Chicken and Garlicky Peanut Dressing
This dressing is creamy, savory, and perfectly balanced. Put it on udon noodles—or just drink it. The garlicky-peanut dressing on this cold noodle salad recipe is insane (in a very good way).
30-Minute Pressure Cooker Phở Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup)
Pho bo—Vietnamese beef noodle soup—may be more popular in the states, but its cousin pho ga, made with chicken, is easier to make, and in my book, just as tasty. What if I told you that you could make a superb bowl of Vietnamese chicken noodle soup with rich, aromatic broth and fall-off-the-bone tender […]
Spicy-Sweet Sambal Pork Noodles
These weeknight noodles are inspired by the silky richness of meaty tomato sauce and the fiery, tangy-sweet flavors of pad kee mao (a.k.a. drunken noodles). It’s full-on explosive flavor in under an hour.
Singapore Noodles
Complete with shrimp and roast pork, this simple and satisfying Singapore noodle stir fry comes together in a matter of minutes.It's not entirely clear where Singapore noodles—the stir-fried curried rice noodles with shrimp, pork, and vegetables—come from, though it's unlikely Singapore is the source. Regardless, they're a stir-fry classic, and are easy to make […]