I had a horrible realization this weekend.
I am in the nesting stage of pregnancy, but I don’t like to clean, nor to organize. When it gets down to it, I (ironically) am not a huge fan of home projects.
But I love me some food! I wonder if my version of nesting is to cook. Have any of you mamas had this version of the nesting bug? Is it a thing? The fact that the fridge is currently weighed down with leftover apple cobbler, chicken sausage, feta and spinach egg casserole, baked potato soup, and butternut squash lasagna support this observation.
Say it isn’t so! I like to cook! I like to eat! Don’t take this away from me, Hormone Monsters. Please keep this as part of my new momma personality! (Along with the strong fingernails and relatively even disposition, if we’re being particular…)
All of that said… whether of not you find yourself enjoying your time in the kitchen, with or without kids to feed or the energy to produce another weeknight meal, this Asian noodle dish is one for your arsenal. I found the original recipe in SELF magazine earlier this year. They suggest it’s a good option for an outdoor picnic, which I don’t doubt in the slightest. Unfortunately, our weather has only let me test the “it works great slurped up from a bowl, while sitting on a couch covered in a biggilion blankets” location, to which it also wins awards.
I like this noodle dish because you can take away or add on as your fridge, pantry and taste buds allow. I haven’t yet tried it with meat, but I’m thinking a couple grilled chicken breasts or a handful of sautéed shrimp would be a great addition. I use whatever vegetables I have on hand, including a scoop of frozen zucchini shreds that have been thawed. (Because you did make use of your extra zucchini this summer, right?!?! :))
This dish doesn’t make a ton, making it great for a home alone night. Double up for big family (and/or lunch leftovers) and triple as a good party side dish. With a tablespoon or two of water, these noodles make great leftovers!
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Made this recipe tonight and found it to be very pasty. The flavor was nothing to get excited about. I will continue looking for a good asian noodle recipe.
Bummer! I’m so sorry to hear that it didn’t work out for you. If you have any leftovers, add a little water to the bowl before heating. That should make it more saucy than pasty. 🙂
Thanks for the feedback!
Others who want to give this a whirl, add water until the sauce reaches a consistency you like. Also, try to warm slowly. Patience is key for this one.