Stirfry Noodles

It has been so hot lately and cooking for long periods of time has become almost unbearable! Here is a dish that is super quick to make so you can get out of that hot kitchen. My good friend YC created it right before my eyes all in the time that we were having a chat and a cup of tea.

I stopped by my friend's house not too long ago unexpectedly because I was in the area. I just popped in for a quick chat and did not plan on staying long as I needed to get home to make dinner for my Husband. While we were sitting in her kitchen sharing a cup of tea, she received a phone call from her boyfriend, saying that he was going to be coming over very shortly for dinner. She was not expecting to make him dinner that night, but she did not seem to fret. She simply pulled out a pack of yaki soba noodles, some lean pork, and some veggies. She kept chatting with me and before I knew it, she had this delicious dinner all ready to go. It was so quick and simple, I hardly even knew she was making a meal.

 Instructions:
1. Prepare these noodles per the instructions on the packaging.
2. In a separate wok or pan, heat up some oil and garlic.
3. Add in the meat. Pork or chicken goes nicely.
4. Add in whatever veggies you like.
5. Add in the cooked noodles and mix everything together.
6. Add in a little soy sauce.
**I toss out the included seasoning packet.

Chinese Stir-Fry with Fish Fillets

The Husband and I were recently in Toronto to visit with his family. While we were there we had so much good homemade Chinese food and also some really good restaurant Chinese food. I often feel bad to my Husband, because we often eat Korean food because my family is here with us in LA and that is what I usually cook. Don't get me wrong, he loves Korean food, but I know he misses some of his favorite Chinese dishes. Although LA is so diverse, we are definitely lacking in good Cantonese food in the city. Of course we could drive out to Alhambra, but we usually don't because it is out of the way.

Now that we are back, I have decided to make more of an effort to make the dishes that he finds most comfort in. I made a basic fish fillet with broccoli and I have to say, although the picture above is not very pretty, it was really spot on in taste! I've been trying to achieve that saucy Chinese flavor for a long time, and it was actually really simple all along! Next time, I'll be trying the same recipe with different seafood and more veggies.

Stir Fry Fish Fillets (adapted by Rhonda Parkinson)
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless fish fillets

Marinade:
1 tablespoon rice wine, dry sherry or white wine
a few drops sesame oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg white
1 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Other:
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 slices ginger, shredded
1/2 red onion, sliced
Sauce:
1/2 cup fish stock, chicken broth, or water
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed in 1 tablespoon water
Other:
Other vegetables as desired (celery, bean sprouts, snow peas, mushrooms or bok choy)
2 teaspoons ground coriander, or as desired

Directions:
1. Cut fish into pieces approximately 1 1/2 inches by 1/2 inch (be sure the pieces aren't too small). Add the marinade ingredients, adding each ingredient separately and the cornstarch last. Mix well and let the fish marinate for 10 minutes.

2. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the first 3 sauce ingredients and set aside. In a second bowl, combine the cornstarch and water and set aside.

3. Heat the wok. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the heated wok. Add the fish fillets and sear until lightly browned. Remove the fish from the wok.

4. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the wok. Add the garlic, ginger, and onion and cook until the onion is lightly browned. Add the remaining vegetables and stir-fry. Add the sauce, heat to bubbling, and add the cornstarch and water, stirring quickly to thicken. Add the fish back into the wok. Mix everything through. Sprinkle the cooked fish and vegetables with the ground coriander before serving.