SPICY MISO CHOW MEIN NOODLES

Spicy Miso Chow Mein Noodles image

Miso is a fabulous ingredient to impact flavor depth and create umami. This dish is reminiscent of an Alfredo dish.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

15 ounces chow mein noodles
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves minced garlic
2 peppers red Thai chili peppers
3 tablespoons white miso paste
¾ cup low-fat milk
¾ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add chow mein noodles and cook over medium heat according to package directions until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet and add minced garlic and 1 whole chili pepper. Stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Meanwhile, finely chop remaining chili pepper with a sharp knife and add to the butter. Add miso paste and stir to break down paste. Add milk, cream, and Sriracha. Cook and stir until sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Retrieve whole chili pepper, discard.
Combine cooked noodles with sauce, stirring to coat. Divide amongst 6 serving dishes, and top with everything seasoning blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1040.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g