UMAMI GARLIC NOODLES WITH MUSTARD GREENS
The key to this heady noodle dish, adapted from "Vietnamese Food Any Day" (Ten Speed Press, 2019), is to build complexity by layering umami flavors in the pan. The cookbook's author, Andrea Nguyen, starts with ingredients that are familiar to many pan-fried noodle dishes: oyster sauce, fish sauce, mushrooms, garlic. But then, in a brilliant move, she augments it all with a big dollop of salted, European-style cultured butter to add both creaminess and acidity. There's also a touch of monosodium glutamate (MSG) in the mix, which you can buy in Asian markets or other supermarkets sold under the name Accent Flavor Enhancer. It has a salty sweetness that deepens all the other flavors. But if you'd rather not use it, nutritional yeast also works well. If you can't get mustard greens, substitute baby kale or spinach.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, noodles, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cover garlic with 1 tablespoon water. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook noodles 2 minutes less than package directions for very al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup noodle water, then drain noodles in a colander, rinse with cool water and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, cornstarch, MSG, sugar and reserved cooking water. Set aside.
- In a 12-inch skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in mustard greens and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until bright green and just tender, another 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, transfer to a bowl, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return skillet to stove (with heat still off) and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, shallot and garlic-water mixture (do not drain). As butter melts and sizzles, turn heat back on, to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and some pieces are golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in cooking liquid mixture and raise heat to medium; bring sauce to a bubble. Using tongs, toss in noodles just until coated in sauce, then turn off heat. If noodles look too thick or taste too salty, add a splash of water. Stir in mushrooms and mustard greens. Let it sit for 1 minute, then serve topped with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 319, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1123 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
POTLIKKER NOODLES WITH MUSTARD GREENS
Just as Italians save their pasta cooking water to enrich their sauces, Southerners serve the smoky cooking liquid, a.k.a. potlikker, along with braised greens. This dish marries both traditions. Season with a light hand, as the broth will become saltier as it reduces.
Provided by Jason Alley
Categories Pasta Dinner Ham Winter Mustard Greens Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ham hock and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, garlic, and bay leaves; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and stir, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in hot sauce and sugar. Add broth and reserved mustard green stems and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced to 2 cups, 1-2 hours. Set a sieve over a large bowl or measuring cup. Strain potlikker into bowl. Pick and reserve the meat from the ham hock to add to the noodles later, if desired. Discard skin, bone, and remaining solids in sieve. Set potlikker aside. DO AHEAD: Potlikker and ham can be made 2 days ahead. Chill separately until cold; cover and keep chilled.
- Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Add shallots and reserved picked meat, if using; cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are soft, 4-5 minutes. Pour off any excess fat in pan. Increase heat to medium-high; add greens and cook, stirring constantly, until wilted. Add potlikker, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, and bring to a boil. Add noodles; toss to coat, and heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer noodle mixture to serving bowls and sprinkle with Pecorino.
ASIAN-INSPIRED MUSTARD GREENS
I don't know what it is about this combination of flavors, but I could eat these every day. Even though it contains the right ingredients in the right proportions for a teriyaki sauce, which is what I was aiming for originally, to describe the flavor as such would be inaccurate. I'm usually perfectly happy with this and a bowl of rice as a meal in itself, but when I'm forced to share, it pairs well with roasted chicken or just about any kind of pork.
Provided by trepto
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the sesame seeds into a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir constantly until the seeds are toasted a golden brown and make a continuous crackling noise, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the seeds immediately to a bowl to stop the cooking process. Set seeds aside.
- Place sesame oil in the hot skillet, and heat until it just begins to smoke (this should happen very fast). Place mustard greens into the hot oil, and pour in water. With a spatula, gently toss the greens until they are wilted and reduced in quantity, about 2 minutes. Mix in garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sake, and sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stir until sugar has dissolved, and cover the skillet. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the greens are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. If a thicker sauce is desired, remove greens with a slotted spoon, and cook the liquid down to desired thickness; return greens to the skillet, toss in the pan juices, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 247.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
GARLIC NOODLES
These deceivingly simple, yet devastatingly delicious garlic noodles were invented back in the '70s at a restaurant in San Francisco called Thanh Long. Usually served with roasted Dungeness crab, the recipe is a very closely guarded family secret, but after lots of investigation, and even more experimentation, I think this is very close.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl for the secret sauce.
- Place secret sauce near the stove. Place garlic, butter, Parmesan cheese, and green onion in individual bowls within easy reach.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Quickly stir in the secret sauce and turn off the heat.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- Transfer spaghetti into the sauce using tongs, bringing some of the cooking water with it. Toss until well coated and stir in Parmesan cheese. Splash in more pasta water if noodles are too dry.
- Plate noodles. Garnish with red pepper flakes and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Carbohydrate 70.4 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 1540.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the final dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make umami garlic noodles with mustard greens, so feel free to adjust the recipe to your own taste.
- If you don't have time to make the noodles from scratch, you can use store-bought noodles. Just be sure to cook them according to the package directions.
- Umami garlic noodles with mustard greens is a great dish to serve as a main course or a side dish. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
- This dish can be made ahead of time. Just store the noodles and sauce separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the noodles and sauce in a pan over medium heat until warmed through.
Conclusion:
Umami garlic noodles with mustard greens is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of savory, salty, and sweet flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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