P F CHANG'S GARLIC NOODLES

P F Chang's Garlic Noodles image

Provided by Member 610488

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 teaspoons garlic, minced
3 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons red chili pepper flakes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb fresh chinese egg noodles
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
4 ounces cantonese stir-fry sauce (see recipe below)
1 cucumber
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chicken base
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or 2 tablespoons sherry wine
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

Cook pasta per package instructions. Rinse under cold water. Drain well then toss with vegetable oil. Set aside.
Wash cucumber. Slice diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices. Slice each slice into several strips. Set aside.
Mix together Cantonese stir fry sauce. Set aside.
Heat wok or large frying pan thoroughly. Add oil then garlic. Stir fry about 30 seconds. Do not burn garlic or it will take on an acrid smell and taste. If this happens, throw it out and start over.
Add sugar, vinegar, stir fry sauce (stir sauce before adding), red pepper flakes and cilantro. Stir well.
Add noodles to wok, stirring and tossing to mix until noodles are heated through.
Place on serving plate, top with drops of sesame oil and surround with cucumber strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1102.3, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 191.5, Sodium 946.5, Carbohydrate 185.3, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 19.6, Protein 34