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Crisp Chow Mein Cakes with Morel and Asparagus Cream

Crisp Chow Mein Cakes with Morel and Asparagus Cream is built on Fresh Chow Mein Noodles, Green Onions, Sesame Oil, Dark Soy Sauce, and Vegetable Oil Salt And Pepper. Serves 1. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 450 g
• 4
• 5
• 15
• 30
• 15
• 250
• 15
• 15
• 250

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Place the chow mein noodles in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water.

2. 2

   Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes to soften.

3. 3

   Drain well and shake to remove excess water.

4. 4

   Wipe the bowl dry, return the noodles and add green onions, sesame oil and 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) of vegetable oil.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper and toss well.

6. 6

   In a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, add the noodles to the pan and saute, shaking pan occasionally for 5 minutes or until the bottom is crispy and brown.

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   Flip the pan onto a baking sheet (fluff to give a bit of height) and place in a hot oven for 15 minutes or until the noodles are crispy and browned.

8. 8

   Turn off oven and keep the noodles warm.

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   In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the mushroom powder and cream.

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    Season lightly with salt and pepper and bring to a boil (watching carefully as the cream expands greatly).

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    Immediately remove from heat and set aside to cool.

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    Reheat the skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil, garlic, morels and asparagus to the pan.

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    Season well with salt and pepper and saute for 5 minutes or until the asparagus are tender and starting to brown.

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    Add the cream and soy sauce, reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

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    Transfer the crispy noodles to a serving platter; top with the mushroom cream and serve immediately.

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    From Sublime Vegetarian by Bill Jones; 1999.

17. 17

    This recipe appeared in The Edmonton Journal, 26 May 1999.

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    MC format by Hallie. Untried.

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    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Hallie; 30 June 2002. www.fareshare.net