Noodles/pasta are the epitome of comfort food. I am going to show you how I make my own noodles.
My secret lies in a simple ratio - 2 parts dry ingredients to 1 part liquid. This unlocks a world of noodle varieties, each with unique flavors and vibrant colors. It's my way for sneaking in some extra nutrition for my family.
Homemade Watercress Noodles
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INGREDIENTS
60g watercress leaves and tender stems
7 tbs water
2 cups of plain flour
½ tsp salt
3 tbs oil
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large bowl of water, swish to remove any dirt of the watercress leaf
2. Steam watercress leaf for 2 minutes.
3. Blend the wilted watercress to a fine paste with water
4. Transfer the puree to a large bowl and add flour and salt.
5. Combine everything until the liquid is absorbed then firmly knead the mixture un the bowl until the dough is completely homogenous, about 3-5 min. Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes.
Creamy Mentaiko sauce
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INGREDIENTS
90 grams karashi mentaiko (about 2 pieces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup half and half (half cream, half milk)
9 grams Parmigiano Reggiano (grated)
200 grams dry spaghetti
¼ sheet nori (cut into thin strips with scissors, for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
Add mentaiko, the olive oil, half and half , and Parmigiano Reggiano and then whisk to combine.
When the pasta is done, drain it and then add it immediately to the bowl with the Mentaiko sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
Garnish it with Nori
Mentaiko Pasta (明太子パスタ) is a delicious Japanese-style cod roe pasta that comes together in a matter of minutes from just a handful of ingredients. With a rich, creamy sauce that's loaded with umami, it's no wonder this new classic has become a household staple in Japan.
Garlic Sauce
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INGREDIENTS
green onions 4 (two slice thin and two in strips)
garlic 5 cloves (Garlic squeeze)
chili powder 1/4 teaspoon
salt 1/4 teaspoon
sugar 1/4 teaspoon
oil 30g 2.5 tablespoons
vinegar 1/4 cup
regular soy sauce 1/8 cup
water 1/2 cup
sesame seed oil 1 teaspoon
INSTRUCTIONs
In a bowl, mix together green onions, garlic, chili powder, salt, and sugar.
Heat oil in a pan and add strips of green onions. Pan-fry on low heat until the green onions turn golden brown.
Remove the pan-fried green onions and increase the heat to high until the oil begins to smoke.
Carefully pour the hot oil into the bowl with the green onion and chili powder mixture.
Add vinegar, soy sauce, water, and sesame oil to the bowl, then mix thoroughly.
6 дек 2023
