Stir Fried Soba Noodles with Chicken and Ginger
This chile pepper gets its name from its origin. In Spanish, serrano is an adjective meaning “from the mountains” which is where it originated-in the mountains of Hildalgo, Mexico. The serrano is normally about twice as hot as Jalapeno (about 10,000 to 15,000 Scoville units). It is the second most popular chile pepper in Mexico. This chile is used mostly for salsas but can also be used in soups, sauces, chili or stews. Try these as a hotter substitute for Jalapeno.
Ingredients:
Soba Noodles – 8 oz pack
Salt to taste
Oil – 1 teaspoon
Water
Chicken – 2 breast or boneless thigh pieces ( Use mushrooms to make it veggie , see notes for options)
Crushed black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
Soy sauce – 1 teaspoon
Garlic and ginger powder – a large pinch ( optional)
To stir fry:
Oil – 2- 3 tablespoons
Shallots sliced – 2-3
Garlic thinly sliced – 2 cloves
Ginger thinly sliced – an inch piece( I add a 2 inch piece)
Green chile sliced – 1
Bell pepper – 1 ( I used half of a red and half of a green )
Carrot chopped – 1
Black pepper corns – 1/2 to 1 teaspoon
Vinegar – 1 teaspoon
Soy Sauce – 1 to 1.5 teaspoon( add more if you want more)
Salt to taste ( be careful since soy is already salty!)
Hot sauce — for serving
Instructions:
Cook Noodles according to package directions ( I always add salt and oil to boiling water ).Drain and set side.
There are 2 ways to cook chicken:
Clean and cut the Chicken into small strips .Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, add chicken and keep aside for 10-20 minutes.
Heat 1 or 2 spoons of oil in a Wok or any wide mouthed non stick pan . Add chicken pieces and stir fry till they are well cooked and start to turn golden brown . It will take around 10 minutes.( keep the flame medium and its done when you think its cooked).
Or Marinate the chicken pieces( big pieces) with all the ingredients in bowl. Heat 1-2 spoons of oil in a pan and shallow fry on both sides ( 6 -8 minutes each ) or until it is no longer pink and cooked. Then chop it into small pieces.
When the chicken pieces are done , add sliced shallots , ginger , garlic , bell pepper , and carrot and stir fry for 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of water and cook covered for a couple of minutes( 2-3).
Uncover , add Vinegar , mix well .Crush black peppercorns in a mortar and pestle.
Add noodles, soy sauce and black peppercorns and combine well and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, or until everything is mixed and well heated through.
Add mint or cilantro or any herbs you like and serve warm with a dash of hot sauce!
From vazhayila.com