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Sticky Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Udon Noodles

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To Prep
The pork needs to be marinated for at least 3 hrs (or even overnight). In a large bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, five-spice, and sugar, chilli, garlic and sesame oil. Add the pork strips (turning to coat), then cover bowl and place in fridge for desired length of time.

To Cook
Cook noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and cover to keep warm. Set aside.
Heat the peanut oil in a wok. Stir-fry the marinated pork (in small batches) until browned. Return the pork to the wok along with the carrot. Stir-fry until pork is cooked. Add the snow peas, lime leaves and orange juice and stir-fry until snow peas are tender-crisp. Remove from heat, then add spring onion and peanuts, gently tossing to combine.
Divide the noodles between 4 serving plates. Ladle the stir-fry over the top. Serve hot.

Honey Soy Beef Stir Fry with Cracked Black Pepper

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To Cook
In a bowl combine beef, oil and black pepper, mix well.
Heat a wok over medium; stir-fry the beef for 2-3 mins or until well-browned.
Add the spring onions and snap peas and stir-fry for 2 mins.
Make a well in the centre of the wok and pour Oriental Honey & Soy and stir until sauce bubbles.
Stir fry for another 2 mins. Serve stir-fry beef over rice or noodles, garnish with dashi seasoning and a wedge of lemon.

Cantonese Soy Garlic Beef

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To Cook
Rub fillet steaks with oil and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a wok over medium heat and add beef and stir fry for 2 mins or until well browned. Drizzle over 2 tbsp Cantonese soy and garlic and turn steak frequently for 1 min to caramelise. Remove and set aside.
Heat oil in a wok, add garlic and vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 mins.
Make a well in the centre of the vegetables and pour in ½ cup Cantonese soy and garlic, stir ingredients until sauce bubbles.
Return steak to wok and toss with vegetables to heat through.
Serve stir-fry with steamed brown and wild rice and garnish with lime wedges.

Cantonese Soy Garlic Pork Fillet and Mushrooms with Egg Noodles

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To Cook
Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add onion and pork medallions and brown well for 3-4 mins. Remove and set aside.
Add mushrooms to the wok and stir for 2 mins.
Pour Cantonese soy & garlic and chicken stock, and stir for 1 min.
Return the pork and onions to wok along with noodles and garlic chives.
Stir-fry for 2 -3 mins or until all ingredients are well coated and heated through.

Hoi Sin Stir-Fry Prawns with Ramen Noodles and Chinese Broccoli

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To Cook
In a bowl, toss together prawns, oil and sesame seeds until prawns are well coated.
Heat wok to medium heat, add prawns and stir-fry for 2-3 mins. Remove prawns and set aside.
Return wok to heat, add vegetables and stir-fry for 3- 4 mins.
Make a well in the centre of the vegetables and pour in Asian Hoisin; stir until sauce bubbles. Return the prawns to wok and stir-fry for 1 min.
Serve over prepared ramen noodles and garnish with a sprinkle of fried garlic.

Chicken Honey Soy and Chilli Stir-Fry with Hokkien Noodles

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To Cook
In a bowl combine chicken breasts, red chilli, garlic and oil; mix well.
Heat a wok over medium heat; add chicken mixture and stir fry for 3-4 mins.
Add spring onions, capsicum and snow peas and stir-fry for 2 mins.
Make a well in the centre of the wok and stir in Oriental Honey & Soy, chicken stock, lime juice and lime zest, stir until sauce bubbles.
Add Hokkien noodles and toss well, continue to stir-fry for 2 mins.
Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

Somen Noodle Salad with Eggplant, Sugar Snap Peas and Lime Dressing

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To Cook
Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Combine eggplant, mushrooms and onions. Add Asian sesame oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until tender, turning often (about 7 mins for eggplant and 5 mins for mushrooms and onions). Transfer the mushrooms and onions to a cutting board and cool slightly. Slice mushrooms and onions.
Meanwhile, cook noodles according to packet instructions. Add sugar snap peas to noodles and cook for one minute longer. Drain well. Transfer noodle mixture into large serving bowl. Add grilled vegetables.
Toss noodle salad with lime dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

Japanese Summer Noodle (Hiyashi Chuka)

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To Cook
Add sugar in beaten egg and mix well. Heat some oil in a skillet and pour about one quarter of the egg mixture in the skillet. Spread the egg thinly and fry until done. Make four thin and round omelettes like crepes. Slice the omelettes into thin strips.
Boil water in a large pot and add noodles (soba or somen). Cook the noodle following the package instruction. Drain and cool the noodles in cold water. Put chilled noodles into individual plates.
Arrange cucumber, ham, and egg strips on the noodles colourfully. Garnish with Beni Shoga. Pour dressing over noodles just before serving. Sprinkle some Nori and sesame seeds.

Easy Soba Noodle Salad with Wakame

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To Prep
In a small bowl, place the Wakame and cover with cold water. Let stand until Wakame is softened (about 10 mins). Drain, then remove any hard stems and shred finely.

To Cook
Cook noodles according to packet instructions. Drain, then refresh under cold running water. Drain, the place in large serving bowl.
Place the Wakame and all other ingredients with the noodles. Gently toss to combine. Serve cold as a meal or a tasty side dish.

Soba Noodle Salad with Teriyaki Chicken

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To Cook
Cook the noodles according to packet instructions. Drain, then refresh under cold running water. Drain well, then place in a large mixing bowl. Add the spring onion, celery, cucumber and sesame seeds. In a small bowl, mix together the ginger and sesame oil, then add to the noodle salad. Toss gently to combine, then set aside in fridge.
In a bowl, combine the mirin, soy sauce, cooking sake and sugar, mix well until sugar is dissolved. Coat the chicken fillets well with the teriyaki sauce. Heat olive oil in a wok; add the coated chicken and cook for 3-4 mins on each side then remove from wok. Cover and set aside in warm place. Reduce the heat to low, add the remaining teriyaki sauce to the wok and simmer until reduced and thickened. Remove from heat. Cut warm chicken fillets into thick slices.
Divide Soba noodle salad between 4 deep serving bowls. Top each bowl with the chicken slices, then drizzle with teriyaki sauce. Garnish with fresh coriander sprigs.