If the usual noodle dishes have made you quite tired of them. Then today TasteVN will share with you 2 ways to make stir-fried chũ noodles that are incredibly attractive and also very simple for the family meal. Let’s get cooking with this stir-fried dish right away!
1. Stir-fried chũ noodles with beef
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried chũ noodles with beef For 2 people
Chũ noodles 100 gr Beef 200 gr Dried shiitake mushrooms 50 gr (dried) Green beans 100 gr Tomato 1 piece Broccoli 1 piece Corn 1 piece Onion 1 bulb Spring onion 2 stalks Tapioca starch water 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Salt/seasoning powder a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh beef
- Choose a piece of beef that has a bright red color mixed with white streaks, the fat should be bright yellow, and the meat should be fine and tender.
- When pressed, the meat should have good elasticity, and not sticky to the hand.
- Avoid buying pieces of meat that are dark red or pale green, mushy meat, and fat that is dark yellow, with white spots on the meat fibers.
How to choose fresh and delicious broccoli
- Choose broccoli with a round bud instead of a flat bud because it will taste sweeter when eaten.
- The bud should be dark green and evenly colored. The stem should be firm, hard, and crunchy.
- Do not buy broccoli that is yellowing, wilting, or has black spots.
How to choose fresh and delicious shiitake mushrooms
- Choose mushrooms that are medium-sized, not too big or too small.
- The mushrooms should be intact, with a dark brown color, not bruised, and the cap and stem should be connected.
- The mushrooms should have a natural fragrant smell, with no foul or strange odors.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- Choose tomatoes with bright red skin, evenly colored, and plump.
- The stem should be fresh and tightly attached to the top of the tomato.
- The fruit should have a mild fragrant smell, while overripe tomatoes do not have any smell.
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How to make Stir-fried Mì chũ with beef
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Preparing the beef
To clean and remove the unpleasant odor from the beef, soak it in a diluted saltwater solution for about 15 minutes, then rinse several times with water and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Ways to remove the unpleasant smell of beef- Method 1: Roast a small piece of ginger until cooked, then scrape off the outer skin and pound it finely, rub it evenly around the piece of beef, and rinse it clean with water.
- Method 2: Soak the piece of beef in white wine for about 15 minutes, then rinse it thoroughly under cold water.
- Method 3: Boil a pot of cold water, then blanch the beef for about 3 minutes, remove it and rinse with cold water.
- Method 4: Roast a shallot until dry, then peel it, pound it finely, and marinate it with the beef.
See details: How to prepare non-smelly beef
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Prepare other ingredients
Green beans, tomatoes washed and diced. Corn kernels are removed. Broccoli washed and chopped.
Onion peeled and chopped. Green onions washed and finely chopped.
Mushrooms soaked in cold water for about 2 hours, then rinsed several times and chopped.
How to soak dried shiitake mushrooms to soften quickly- Method 1 (soaking): You can soak the mushrooms in water for 1 – 2 hours and then rinse with clean water. To make the mushrooms swell quickly, soak them in warm water at 60 – 80 degrees Celsius for 7 – 10 minutes.
- Method 2 (boiling mushrooms): Wash the mushrooms with clean water and then put them in boiling water for 3 – 5 minutes.
See details: How to prepare common mushrooms
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Blanch the noodles
Noodles washed directly under running water. When the water boils, add the noodles and blanch for about 30 seconds, then transfer to a bowl of cold water to cool, then remove and drain.
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Stir-fried noodles
Place a pan on the stove with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add minced onions and garlic to sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the beef and stir well, seasoning with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and mix thoroughly.
Then add the chopped mushrooms and stir-fry until the mushrooms are firm, then add the chopped vegetables and stir for 1 minute.
Next, add onions, scallions, and 100ml of water mixed with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, stir well and cook until boiling.
Adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat and mix in the previously blanched noodles to finish.
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Final product
The stir-fried Chũ noodles with beef has an eye-catching color combination of various vegetables. The chewy and soft noodles blend with the delicious, sweet beef, infused with spices, making it very appealing!
2. Chũ noodles stir-fried with mustard greens
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour 15 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Chũ Noodles with Vegetables Serves 2
Chũ noodles 100 gr Pork kidney 200 gr Vegetables 100 gr Tomato 1 piece Cucumber 1 piece Minced garlic 2 teaspoons Fish sauce 1 teaspoon Tapioca water 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Vinegar a little
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh pork kidney
- Choose kidneys that are dark red, uniform in color, and the outer membrane is still intact.
- Press the kidney with your hand; it should feel firm and heavy.
- Avoid kidneys with white spots, bruising, or that are mushy and have a strange smell.
How to choose fresh vegetables
- Choose vegetables that are bright green with smooth leaves.
- The stems should be of moderate thickness, with the base swelling out. They should feel heavy and firm in hand.
- Avoid wilted, bruised, or dark-colored vegetables.
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How to Prepare Stir-fried Chũ Noodles with Vegetables
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Preparing Pork Kidney
Soak the pork kidney in water mixed with vinegar, then rinse it with clean water, drain, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
How to eliminate the smell of pork kidney:- Sprinkle a little salt on the pork kidney, rub it evenly for about 2 – 3 minutes, then rinse it clean. Do this a few times and then soak it in cold water to remove the smell.
- Additionally, you can pour a little alcohol over the pork kidney and rub it for about 3 minutes, then rinse with water to effectively remove the smell.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the mustard greens, drain, and cut into small pieces about 2 finger lengths.
Wash the tomatoes and cucumbers, slice them thinly for garnishing the dish.
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Blanch the noodles
Blanch the noodles in boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and rinse with cold water, then drain.
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Stir-fry the noodles
Place a pan on the stove with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the sliced pork kidneys and 2 teaspoons of diluted tapioca starch, stir until the kidneys are firm, then transfer to a plate.
Add another tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add the blanched noodles and 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, mix evenly for 2 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
Add another tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan with 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then add the cut mustard greens and stir-fry for 2 minutes before turning off the heat.
Finally, you just need to place the stir-fried mustard greens and pork kidneys on the plate of noodles along with a little tomato and cucumber, and you can enjoy it.
Tip: You can adjust the amount of seasoning to suit your family’s taste!
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Final Product
The stir-fried chũ noodles with vegetables has a fragrant aroma and appealing colors. The chũ noodles are soft and chewy, paired with crispy pork kidney pieces, and the vegetables retain their natural crunch and sweetness, which will surely stimulate your taste buds!
What is chũ noodle?
- Chũ noodle (also known as bánh đa) is made from a type of pink bao thai rice. This rice is grown in the hilly area of Lục Ngạn.
- Because of this special origin, the rice grains here are very large and firm, and when cooked, they are very fragrant and sticky. This creates a unique, rich flavor for chũ noodle.
- You can buy noodles at grocery stores or on reputable e-commerce websites to ensure the quality of the noodles.
With just a few simple steps, you can have 2 stir-fried chũ noodle dishes that are delicious and appealing. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking right away!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Convenient household items and Kids Online.
