ASIAN NOODLES WITH WASABI BUTTER SAUCE

Asian Noodles with Wasabi Butter Sauce image

Provided by Jason Koch

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 oz chinese chow mein (stir-fry) noodles
1 c frozen soy beans
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 c reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp wasabi paste, or more to taste
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Cook noodles according to package directions, adding soy beans and bell pepper to the boiling water when you add the noodles. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, combine broth, butter, soy sauce and wasabi paste in a medium saucepan and set pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and whisk to dissolve wasabi paste completely into the broth. Add noodles, soy beans and bell pepper and cook 1 minute to heat through. Stir in cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper.