Noodles Recipes - Fried Noodles with Ginger Recipe

Ingredients

• handful of fresh coriander (cilantro)

• 225g/8oz dried egg noodles

• 10ml/2 tsp sesame oil

• 15ml/1 tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil or vegetable oil

• 5cm/2in piece fresh root ginger, cut into ffne shreds

• 6-8 spring onions (scallions), cut into shreds

• 30ml/2 tbsp light soy sauce

• salt and ground black pepper

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Strip the leaves from the coriander stalks. Pile them on to a chopping board and coarsely chop them using a cleaver or large, sharp knife.

2. Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet.

3. Drain the noodles, rinse under cold water, drain again and tip into a bowl. Add the sesame oil and toss to coat.

4. Heat a wok until hot, add the groundnut or vegetable oil and swirl it around. Add the ginger and stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the noodles and spring onions. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until the noodles are hot.

5. Drizzle over the soy sauce, then sprinkle the chopped coriander on top of the noodles.

6. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste. Toss and serve in heated bowls.

Note: Here is a simple noodle dish that is low in saturated fat and would go well with most Oriental dishes. It can also be served as a light meal for 2 or 3 people.

Variation: If you don't like the favor of coriander (cilantro), use fat leaf parsley or even some chopped rocket (arugula).