STIR-FRIED SOBA NOODLES WITH TURKEY AND CABBAGE

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Turkey cutlets are a great buy at most supermarkets. These thin medallions of turkey are perfect if you want to add small amounts of meat to a stir-fry. For the best texture, velvet the turkey before stir-frying (Steps 1 and 3).

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon egg white, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
Salt to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 pound turkey cutlets, cut across the grain in 1/4-inch thick slices
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon soy sauce (more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or 1 to 2 serrano or Thai chiles, minced
6 ounces soba noodles (2 bundles)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, peanut oil, sunflower oil or canola oil
1/2 medium cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups)
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, dark green parts separated
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large bowl stir together egg white, cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons of rice wine or sherry, salt to taste and 1 1/2 teaspoons water. When you can no longer see any undissolved cornstarch add turkey and stir until coated. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Combine stock, soy sauce, remaining rice wine or sherry, salt to taste and sugar in a small bowl and stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Combine garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes or minced chile in another bowl. Have everything within reach of your wok.
  • Cook the soba in a large saucepan and toss with 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Do not drain the water. Bring it back to a boil and turn the heat down so that water is at a bare simmer. Carefully add turkey to the water, stirring so that the pieces don't clump. Cook until turkey turns opaque on the surface but is not cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander, then on paper towels.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the wok. Swirl in grapeseed oil, peanut oil, sunflower oil or canola oil and add garlic, ginger and chile mixture. Stir-fry no more than 10 seconds and add turkey, cabbage and the light parts of the scallions. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Add noodles and the broth mixture. Reduce heat to medium and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add cilantro and dark green part of the scallions and stir-fry another 30 seconds to a minute, until well combined. Serve, garnished with cilantro sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 249, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 439 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Soda
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different vegetables.


Christana Anisulowo
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying.


Tone
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I've never made stir-fried soba noodles before, but this recipe was so easy to follow.


Rich Jjbest
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I'm definitely going to make this dish again.


Abid saeed
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Adina Dascalu
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I loved it in this dish.


Temo Temo
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This dish is a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Jabbar Bhatti
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing!


Julie Richards
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I wasn't sure about the combination of turkey and cabbage, but it totally worked!


jaislyn dancz
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. It's a great weeknight meal.


wendy winfred
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I added some red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra spice.


Md Rihine
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover turkey.


Deanne Gillbee
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery.


Glenda Hayward
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique stir fry.


Robanye Robanyte Deep
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The turkey was a little dry for my taste, but overall the dish was still very good.


Hira Rasheed
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The cabbage added a nice crunch to the dish. I think it would also be good with broccoli or snap peas.


nadia piekowska
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I loved how easy this dish was to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.


Mona TV
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This stir-fried soba noodle dish was a hit with my family! The turkey and cabbage were cooked perfectly, and the sauce had a great flavor.