RICE NOODLES WITH EGG DROP GRAVY
This recipe is reminiscent of wat tan hor, a Cantonese, Singaporean and Malaysian meat and fresh rice noodle dish that's topped with a silky egg gravy. Wat tan means "smooth egg" in Cantonese, describing the velvety gravy that smothers the noodles. In this vegetarian riff, pantry-friendly dry rice noodles are used. The silky texture of the sauce is achieved by adding cornstarch slurry, a common technique in Chinese cooking, followed by beaten eggs, which cook the moment they hit the hot gravy and become long, irregular strands. For extra heartiness, add slices of pan-fried tofu or extra vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories dinner, weeknight, noodles, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add noodles and cook according to package instructions, stirring often, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until the noodles are completely cool, shaking off as much water as you can.
- Heat a large, well-seasoned cast-iron skillet (a nonstick pan will work, too, but you won't necessarily get the same smoky flavor) on medium-high until it is very hot, then add the noodles, 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and the dark soy sauce, and, toss to coat the noodles using tongs or chopsticks. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, mostly undisturbed, but tossing every minute or so until there is a nice char on some of the noodles. (If your pan is not well-seasoned, the noodles may stick, so toss the noodles after every minute to prevent sticking.) Remove noodles from the pan and set aside. Wipe out the pan.
- Place the vegetable stock, sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl, and stir to combine. Set aside.
- To the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil along with the garlic and ginger, and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the carrot, stir-fry for 1 minute just to soften slightly, then add the baby bok choy, stir-fry or oyster sauce, and the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and toss. Stir the cornstarch and vegetable stock mixture, then pour it into the skillet, and stir until it comes to a boil and thickens, 1 to 3 minutes.
- Very slowly trickle the beaten eggs into the gravy in a circular motion (no need to stir). Cook the eggs until set, 30 to 60 seconds from when you start pouring. Remove from the heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- To serve, place the noodles in serving bowls, and spoon a generous amount of gravy and vegetables over the noodles. Top with cilantro leaves, if using.
EGG NOODLES AND GRAVY- HOMEMADE
This is part make ahead dish: using the baked chicken from the day before.Using all that is left at least 1 cupful- more or less. This is the smoothest gravy with a hint of sweet. The noodles and gravy together make a great supper meal. This gravy tastes great over French fries and hot buttered biscuits, or rice. This was...
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Gravies
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Day before, bake chicken for dinner, Saving dripping from the baking pan and all that is left of the chicken for the following recipe. Keep drippings and cut up meat. Place meat in refrigerator overnight with the drippings so you can scrape off the grease in the morning that gathers on the top.
- 2. Next day scrape off any fat and warm the drippings and meat pieces, and broth in a large soup pot over medium-low-Cook and let simmer . Make the noodles.
- 3. Noodles: Put flour and salt in a large bowl, add the 3 egg yolks and the 1 whole egg. Drizzle with the cold water. Stir with a spoon until blended then by hand until it can form a ball( you may need to drizzle a 1/4 cup more water)
- 4. Cut ball in quarters. Roll each piece on a flat floured surface. Flip and roll- keep adding flour to surface- you don't want a sticky dough. It needs to be dry and dusted with flour. When it is thin cut small noodles( about 5 or 6 inches long and 1/4 inch wide and about 1/8 inch thick.
- 5. When noodles are cut, add them to the simmering broth and chicken pieces. Turn heat to medium and drop noodles into broth mixture and cook for about 15 minutes. Remove one cup of the broth and mix with the flour, then pour the mixture back into the pot. Add the cream of chicken soup and chopped boiled eggs and maple syrup- to the pot. Let this mixture cook 5 to 10 minutes.If mixture is not thick enough for you take out a little of the sauce and thicken with a little more flour. Cook 5 minutes more. Serve immediately or pour into a crock pot on warm setting until ready to serve.
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