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I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Chinese Noodles with Pork

I had a bit of pork roast left from the Easter weekend.  Stir Fry dishes are great for any leftover meat.  Instead of the traditional serving over rice, I worked with noodles.  I like Chinese noodles.  They are made with only wheat flour, salt and water.  They cook quickly and have a light springy texture. This is the type of recipe you can use any protein and vegetables you like.  The ratio for the sauce is based on 4 servings.

Chinese Noodles with Pork
printable recipe

8 oz. dry Chinese Noodles-you can sub angel hair pasta
1/2 c. chicken stock
2 T. oyster sauce
2 T. soy sauce
2 tsp. sugar
1 T. sesame oil
2 T. peanut oil or any light vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 large carrot cut in matchsticks
1/2 yellow pepper cut in matchsticks
1/2 red pepper cut in match sticks
1 clove garlic minced
2 cups of cooked pork cut into strips
1/2 c. fresh or frozen peas
2 scallions sliced

Cook the noodles according to the package directions.
In a small bowl mix the stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil and set aside.
Heat 1 T. peanut oil in a wok or heavy skillet.  Scramble the eggs quickly, breaking them into small pieces.  Remove from the pan and set aside.
Heat the remaining oil until it shimmers.  Stir fry the carrots, peppers and half of the scallions until soft, about 3 minutes.

Add the garlic and stir for an additional minute.
Add the pork and cook for another minute.
Add the sauce and stir to coat.
Add the noodles and mix all well.
Stir in the egg, remaining scallions and peas.

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