Chinese Noodles Broccoli with Spicy Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Chinese Noodles Broccoli With Spicy Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 12 ounces egg-free Chinese noodles or linguine
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons black bean sauce
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Asian chili paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup chopped cashews, for garnish

Method

1. Cook the noodles in a pot of boiling water until tender
2. (Dried Chinese noodles take about 5minutes to cook; linguine takes about 10 minutes
3. ) During the last few minutes of cooking time, add the broccoli florets to lightly cook
4. Drain well, rinse with cold water and transfer the noodles and broccoli to a large bowl
5. Toss with the sesame oil and set aside
6. In a large skillet or wok, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat
7. Add the onion and stir-fry until soft, about 5 minutes
8. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds
9. Stir in the black bean paste, soy sauce, chili paste and water
10. Simmer 30 seconds to blend flavors
11. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir to thicken
12. Add the cooked noodles and broccoli and toss to coat with sauce and heat through
13. Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with cashews
14. Serve immediately

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