To noodle...
Rice noodles with Chinese broccoli (pat sii uu)
Taste, texture and deliciousness are all paramount in this deceptively simply fast stir-fry which calls for a smoking wok - the "breath of the wok" adding an extra layer of flavour to slippery, sexy rice noodles, tofu and vegetables with lashings of soy sauce - fried in five, the name of the dish translates to “fried with soy sauce”.
Pad woon sen (stir-fried glass noodles)
Deliciously chewy, mung bean noodles are habit-forming and with a sweet tomato pickle, they're life-changing. Just make sure you snip the noodles to make their slippery-ness manageable.
Dry wonton noodles with char sui
Pick up char siu pork from a Chinese barbecue shop and this Malaysian pleaser will be on the table in 25 minutes.
Hot oil noodles
This is one of those rugged dishes so typical of Northern China, where wheat-based noodles, garlic, black vinegar and plenty of dried chillies rule.
Penang char kway teow
The secret to the success of this dish is to incorporate the smoky flavour of the wok into the rice noodles.
Yaki udon
If you try to wok-cook too much food at a time, it often ends up stewing, not frying. For that reason, this udon recipe is designed to serve 2 and if you want to feed 4, just double the amounts and cook a second batch.
Beef chow fun
This classic Cantonese dish is easy to make but it does require some hefty gas-heat in order to cook properly. In 8 minutes, this beefy masterpiece is born.
Or not to noodle...
Stir-fried roti
Just because it's getting cooler doesn't mean you can't get colourful and flavourful with stir-fry. Make it with egg, beef or chicken - the choice is yours.
Stir-fried lamb, leeks and coriander
Aromas of cumin will quickly flood your kitchen with this stir-fried goodie.
Wok-tossed snake beans
The high heat of the wok is a fantastic and quick way to preserve the crunch and subtle flavour of crisp vegetables like snake beans.
Stir-fried pipis with black bean
The rich taste of the black beans and the heat from the chilli and ginger is excellent in this fry. The combination of these piquant ingredients delivers a boldly flavoured dish, with the olive oil binding it all together.
Stir-fried hoisin pork
Often the best stir-fries are the simplest ones and this recipe makes for an effortless dish
Prawn and mussel stir-fry
Designed to be a part of a banquet or a shared meal, this seafood stir-fry goes swimmingly alongside shiitake mushrooms and snow peas.
Hong Kong fried rice
Fried rice is a crowd-pleaser, especially when there's enough it means you can wake up to leftovers (ie. make double).
Stir-fried chicken holy basil
With a killer dipping sauce to finish, serve the chicken stir-fry with rice, sauce and top with a fried egg.
Stir-fried chicken with chilli relish
Less can be more with this stir-fry. With wonderfully sweet aromas of chilli, the simplicity of this chicken dish is oh, so satisfying and ready within minutes.
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