SHIITAKE BROCCOLI NOODLES

Submitted by RawSpiceBar

"Shiitake broccoli noodles"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 . set 1 pinch rawspicebar five-spice powder
• 2 . set 1/2 lb buckwheat noodles, udon, fettuccine (soba) or 2 other thick wheat noodles
• 3 . set 1 lb broccoli, crowns cut into small florets
• 4 . set 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
• 5 . set 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 6 . set 2 tbsp peanut oil
• 7 . set 1 shallots, diced
• 8 . set 1 inch ginger, chopped
• 9 . set 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 10 . set 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 11 . set 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 12 . set 1/2 cup chicken or 12 vegetable broth
• 13 . set 3 scallions, sliced

directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli to the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Allow to cool, then drain and dry on paper towels. Set pot of water aside.
2. Heat a heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of peanut oil. When rippling hot, add mushrooms and sear for 5 minutes. Turn heat to medium, add RawSpiceBar's Shiitake Powder, pinch of RawSpiceBar's Five Spice Powder, garlic, ginger, scallions, and red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant. Remove from the heat and transfer to bowl.
3. Return the pan to medium-high heat and heat remaining tbsp oil until rippling. Add mushroom mixture, broccoli, stock and soy sauce, bring to a simmer on low heat. Simmer uncovered for 1-2 minutes, until broccoli is crisp-tender.
4. Meanwhile, bring the pot of water back to a boil and add pasta. Cook noodles until al dente. Drain and toss with the mushrooms, broccoli and sesame oil. Serve and enjoy!