Asian Noodle Dish - Lane Luft
A delicious, healthy, Asian inspired dish with a twist of Italian and a hint of spice
This is a dish that has been perfected through experimental and sometimes desperate University years. First of all, this is an affordable, healthy, well balanced meal. The vegetables are full of vitamins and the pasta has some carbs, while the cinnamon is full of antioxidents. The spice in this meal will actually boost your metabolism and help you lose weight while you eat.. The sugar and spice compliment each other perfectly and make this meal craveable. The kids will love it because it has noodles, and you will love it because it has noodles and lots of flavour. Whether you are trying to eat healthier or always have - this meal is for you.
The Mouth Watering Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup sesame oil
- 1/3 cup Soya suace
- 1/2 package Linguine
- 1/3 cup red wine (try Jackson Triggs - Merlot)
- 3-4 tbs sesame seeds
- 1 tbs hot chili flakes
- 1 tbs ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp yellow Sugar (adds a surprising hint of sweetness)
- 2 tbs lime juice
- Sea Salt and fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbs fresh chopped garlic
- 1 cup broccoli
- 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup red and yellow peppers
Simple Cooking Instructions
- Swirl olive oil into wok or large saucepan
- On Med/High heat add garlic, peppers, onion, broccoli and carrots and cook until tender.
- Add hot chili flakes, S+P, cinnamon, sugar and sesame seeds, half of the Soya sauce and some of the sesame oil and stir well.
- Let cook for 15 min.
- In a large pot boil water with noodles until tender
- Place noodles aside in a bowl with lime juice and the rest of the sesame oil and Soya sauce.
- Stir wine and parmesan in to the veggies and then simmer for 3 minutes.
- Drain out most of the juices and wine
- Pour glass of wine for yourself and enjoy
- Add cooked noodles to mixture and toss. Cover and simmer on Low for 3-5 minutes
- Sprinkle Sesame seeds on top and serve
Cooking Tips for This Dish and Other Favourites
- Always use a wine that you enjoy drinking because the flavours stand out in the food
- Never add the wine at the end of cooking because it will leave a raw taste
- Chili flakes are hot to people who don't eat a lot of spicey food so consider everyone eating the dish and how much spice they can handle
- Sesame oil is very potent so using too much will ruin the dish
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