Stir-Fried Noodles with Chicken, Mushrooms & Green Beans

Serves 2

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Rice Noodle Stir-Fries
by Su-Mei Yu
from Fine Cooking
Issue 77
Last Edit Date: 11/23/2011 10:26:21 AM

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4 oz. wide (pad thai) rice noodles
4 oz. green beans, cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices (to yield 1 cup)
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 Tbs. minced garlic
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half (6 to 7 oz.), cut in half lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (to yield 3/4 cup)
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 Tbs. fish sauce
1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
1 Tbs. granulated sugar
1 tsp. minced red or green serrano chile
2 oz. white or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced (to yield 1 cup)
1 tsp. (or more) chicken broth or water, if needed
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
2 Tbs. roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges for serving

Submerge wide (pad thai) rice noodles in a bowl of very warm (110°F) water and soak until they’re pliable but still rather firm, about 30 minutes. Drain in a colander (no need to pat dry).

Meanwhile, prep the rest of the ingredients.

Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch until crisp-tender, 30 to 60 seconds. Drain in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking.

Once the noodles are drained, heat the oil in a large (12-inch) skillet or stir-fry pan over high heat until very hot. Add the garlic, stir, and immediately add the chicken. Season with the salt and stir-fry until the chicken is partially cooked, 1 to 2 min. Add the fish sauce, ginger, sugar, and chile and stir to combine. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry until they’re limp, 1 to 2 min. Add the blanched green beans and noodles and stir-fry until the noodles are tender, about 1 min. If they’re too firm, add 1 Tbs. of broth or water and stir-fry until the liquid is absorbed and the noodles are tender, about 1 min. Transfer to a platter or plates, and garnish with the basil and mint. Serve immediately, with lime wedges on the side.

nutrition information (per serving):
Size : based on two servings; Calories (kcal): 410; Fat (g): 9; Fat Calories (kcal): 80; Saturated Fat (g): 1.5; Protein (g): 19; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 3.5; Carbohydrates (g): 63; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 3.5; Sodium (mg): 1910; Cholesterol (mg): 35; Fiber (g): 4;

Photo: Scott Phillips

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by butta211, 1/23/2008Delicious and amazing flavors! So easy to make. My husband wanted more so I would recommend doubling, even for 2 people. Also, seemed a little on the salty side so be careful how much salt you add. I think the fish sauce already has lots of salt so add sparingly. Otherwise delicious. Can't wait to make again!