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Spicy Soup and Braised Noodles is a traditional Chinese dish that is known fo...
Spicy Soup and Braised Noodles is a traditional Chinese dish that is known for its unique flavor and texture. The noodles are cooked in a rich, flavorful broth, and served with a spicy tomato sauce. This dish is often ordered as an appetizer or main course at Chinese restaurants in the United States.Recipe1/2 lb. fresh Chinese noodles1/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup minced garlic1/4 cup ground red pepper1/4 cup water1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup tomato sauce1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. sugar1/2 tsp. ground black pepper1/2 tsp. ground white pepper1/2 tsp. ground ginger1/2 tsp. ground anise seed1/2 tsp. ground cloves1/2 tsp. ground allspiceBoil a pot of water and cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set asideIn a large wok or skilletheat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the green onions, garlic, and ground red pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantlyAdd the watersoy sauce, tomato sauce, salt, sugar, black pepper, white pepper, ginger, anise seed, cloves, and allspice and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionallyAdd the cooked noodles and cook for 5 minutesstirring constantly to coat the noodles with the sauce. Remove from the heat and serve immediatelyThis dish can be served as an appetizer or main course. It is often accompanied by a small bowl of soy sauce and ground red pepper for guests to add extra seasoning to their noodlesSome people like to add cubes of pork or chicken to the noodles for a heartier dishIf desiredyou can add julienned carrots, cucumber, or other vegetables to the noodles for a more colorful dishWhen handling ground red pepperwear gloves to prevent skin irritationBe careful not to breathe in the fumes from the hot oil when heating the wok or skilletWhen adding the watersoy sauce, and other liquid ingredients, be sure to gradually add them to the wok or skillet to prevent splatteringIf you prefer a spicier dishyou can increase the amount of ground red pepperIf you don't have fresh Chinese noodlesyou can use dried Chinese noodles or linguine as a substituteIf you don't have tomato sauceyou can use ketchup as a substituteIf you don't have ground spicesyou can use pre-mixed seasoning blends or individual spicesSpicy Soup and Braised Noodles is a common dish found on Chinese takeout menus in the United States. Look for it under the "House Specialties" or "Traditional Dishes" section of the menuSome Chinese restaurants offer variations on this dish by adding different meatsseafood, or vegetables to the noodlesIf you're feeling adventuroustry making this dish at home with your favorite Chinese takeout menu as a guide
