Stir-Fried Coriander and Garlic Noodles

Name: Stir-Fried Coriander and Garlic Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4 as a Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 175g (6 oz) thin or flat dried rice noodles; 225g (8 oz) fresh or frozen peas; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons groundnut (peanut) oil; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander; 6 tablespoons finely chopped spring onions; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons home-made chicken or vegetarian stock or quality store-bought fresh stock

Preparation info

Serves
4
as a Side Dish

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

Ken Hom's Quick Wok

By Ken Hom

Published 2002

About

Many years ago, this would have been a difficult recipe to make in the West as fresh coriander was hard to find. However, today it is available in abundance in supermarkets so everyone can sample this easy and delicious noodle dish. To make it completely vegetarian, use vegetarian stock.

Ingredients

175g (6 oz) thin or flat dried rice noodles
225g

Asia
China
Side dish
Main course
Vegan
Noodles

Method

Soak the noodles in a large bowl of hot water. If using flat noodles, soak for 25 Minutes; if using thin noodles, soak for 20 Minutes. When soft, drain well in a colander and discard the water.
If you are using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for 2 Minutes, drain and set aside. If you are using frozen peas, thaw at room temperature.
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