Chinese Noodle Baskets Recipes

Steps:

• Add salt to water and bring to boil.
• Add noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain.
• Place several layers of paper towels on cookie sheet and spread noodles over them.
• Let dry at least 8 hours.
• Brush inside of 5 inch strainer (with handle) with a some oil.
• Spread a 1/2 inch thick layer of noodles on the inside of the strainer.
• Brush the outside of another 5 inch strainer with oil.
• Place the second strainer rounded side down over the noodles in the first strainer. Press lightly.
• Heat oil in wok over medium heat (about 375 degrees F).
• Carefully lower the two strainers (holding handles together), into the oil.
• Fry until noodles are golden, about 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from oil and place on the paper towels.
• Carefully remove the two strainers. Run knife blades around the edge if necessary to loosen.
• Drain the baskets on the paper towels.
• Repeat to cook the remaining noodles.

Steps:

• Melt chocolate and butterscotch separately in a double boiler over barely simmering water, or in the microwave at 50 percent power.
• In a medium bowl, combine the melted chocolate and butterscotch, and set aside. In another medium bowl, combine Chinese noodles, peanuts and raisins. Mix in the melted chocolate mixture. Drop the batter by heaping tablespoons onto waxed paper and refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes. Decorate cookies with sprinkles.

Steps:

• Butter a 12 cup muffin tin.
• Combine marshmallows and butter over medium heat in a saucepan; stir until the butter and marshmallows have melted. Stir in the chow mein noodles, coat well. Butter fingers and press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the prepared muffin tin. Refrigerate until firm.

Steps:

• Cook the noodles in salted boiling water just until tender; drain, and rinse under cold water.
• Cut the beef into very thin slices.
• Mix together the garlic, salt, ginger, and five-spice powder, and add the mixture to the beef; mix.
• Heat the oil and saute the beef over high heat for 2 minutes.
• Mix together the soy sauce and broth, and add it to the beef; bring to a boil.
• Mix the cornstarch with the remaining 4 tsp water, stir into the beef and cook until smooth and thick.
• Add noodles, mix well and heat thoroughly.
• Add the green onions, and stir for another minute.
• Serve immediately.