Best Longevity Noodles With Chicken Ginger And Mushrooms Recipes

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LONGEVITY NOODLES WITH CHICKEN, GINGER, AND MUSHROOMS



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This dish is traditionally eaten for Chinese New Year. Everything is cut long to symbolize longevity, hence the name. This version is adapted from "Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge" by Grace Young. Please note, this recipe uses fresh noodles; if using dried follow package instruction and it will take longer to make.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 ounces lo mein noodles (fresh)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin bite-sized strips
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely shredded
1 teaspoon chinese rice wine or 1 teaspoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon chinese rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
5 ounces napa cabbage, thinly sliced (3 cups)
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps thinly sliced (2 cups)
1/2 cup green onion, finely julienned

Steps:

  • Use a medium saucepan to boil noodles just until they are done, 3 to 5 minutes; stir to prevent sticking.
  • Drain noodles and rinse with cold water to cool down; return to pot and toss with sesame oil. and set aside.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine chicken, ginger, 1 teaspoon rice wine, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon rice wine and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; set aside.
  • Heat a wok over high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and stir fry pepper flakes for 10 seconds; add chicken and let sear 1 minute, then stir fry 2 to 3 minutes until done, then place in a bowl.
  • Add cabbage and mushrooms to wok and stir fry 1 minute to wilt; add to bowl with chicken.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok and stir fry noodles for 30 seconds; stir in soy sauce/wine mixture.
  • Return chicken and vegetables to wok, along with green onions; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, stir to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.8, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 71.1, Sodium 793.2, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 25.9

GINGER MUSHROOM CHICKEN



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"If you love fresh ginger, you're sure to love this dish," promises Christina Shape of Swartz Creek, Michigan. "The stir-fry is so quick and easy to prepare, it's perfect for a busy weeknight."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup fresh snow peas
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup 2% milk
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 cups hot cooked brown rice
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place snow peas in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Drain and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper and milk until smooth; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry chicken in 1 teaspoon hot oil for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry mushrooms and ginger in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add peas; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. , Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN LO MEIN WITH GINGER MUSHROOMS



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Mushrooms represent prosperity, while noodles are eaten for longevity in this traditional Chinese New Year dish from Grace Young's "Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge" cookbook. For best results, be sure to preheat your wok, and never overcrowd the pan with too much food.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces fresh Chinese thick, round egg noodles
2 teaspoons sesame oil
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thigh, cut into 1/4-inch-thick bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon finely shredded fresh ginger
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, flakes
3 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage (about 5 ounces)
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup finely shredded scallions

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups water to a rolling boil in a 3-quart saucepan over high heat. Add noodles and return to a boil; cook, according to package directions, until al dente. Carefully drain noodles and rinse with cold water. Return noodles to unwashed saucepan and add sesame oil; toss until well combined. Set aside.
  • Place chicken in a shallow bowl and add ginger, 1 teaspoon rice wine, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper; toss to combine. In a small bowl mix together remaining tablespoon rice wine and tablespoon soy sauce.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over very high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and red pepper flakes; using a metal spatula, stir-fry until pepper flakes are fragrant, about 10 seconds. Push the pepper flakes to the side and carefully place chicken mixture in an even layer in the wok. Cook, without stirring, for 1 minute, then cook, stirring, until chicken begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Add cabbage and mushrooms and cook, stirring, until cabbage is wilted but chicken is not cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer chicken and vegetables to a plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon peanut oil to the wok. Add noodles and cook, stirring, 15 seconds. Re-stir soy sauce mixture and add to wok along with scallions and chicken mixture; sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through and noodles are heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

LONGEVITY NOODLES



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From Cooking Light. The Chinese New Year is reportedly the most important holiday in China. Food plays an integral role in the celebration. Chicken stands for prosperity and joy; dumplings represent togetherness and heavenly blessings. Pork and beef symbolize wealth and strength. Noodles stand for a long, happy life and shrimp represents happiness and good fortune. For this recipe, use the longest noodles you can find; the length represents a wish for a long and happy life. Serving size: 1/2 cup. Per serving: 213 calories, 6.3 g fat, 13.2 g protein, 26 g carb, 1.8 g fiber, 16 mg cholesterol.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh onions
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup soymilk
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut up into thin strips
8 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
1/2 cup snow peas, trimmed
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup diagonally sliced green onion

Steps:

  • To make the sauce: heat oil in a saucepan over med-high heat.
  • Add in minced onion, 1 teaspoon ginger, and garlic; stir/saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Stir in soy milk, peanut butter, and juice; cook 3 minutes or until peanut butter is completely melted, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and cool completely.
  • To make the marinade: add the first 5 marinade ingredients to a bowl; stir to combine.
  • Add in chicken; toss to coat; cover and marinade in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • To make the noodles: cook pasta by following the package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and rinse; set aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet that has been coated with cooking spray over med-high heat.
  • Add in chicken mixture; stir/saute for 2 minutes or until done.
  • Add in snow peas and carrot; stir/saute 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in peanut sauce, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add in noodles; toss well.
  • Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 220.3, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 15.5

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