Chicken Soba Stir Fry

April 3rd, 2012 | Posted by Milana in Asian Cuisine | Lunch/Dinner - (0 Comments)

  Fast, easy, calorie friendly and delicious meal for any weeknight.

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz. Soba Noodles cooked according to package directions, drain and keep warm.

3/4 cup water

3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon expeller-pressed canola oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
3 cups small fresh broccoli florets (from about 1 large crown)
1 carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips

DIRECTIONS:

Combine water, soy, vinegar, pepper and cornstarch in a bowl. Heat a wok or heavy skillet over high heat. When very hot, add 1/2 tablespoon oil. Add chicken and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside. Add remaining oil, garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add broccoli and carrot; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add soy mixture and chicken, stir well, and cover. Lower heat to medium and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. Toss with noodles and serve.

 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
  Calories 286.2
  Total Fat 4.4 g
  Saturated Fat 0.4 g
  Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3 g
  Monounsaturated Fat 2.2 g
  Cholesterol 10.3 mg
  Sodium 946.0 mg
  Potassium 474.2 mg
  Total Carbohydrate 51.0 g
  Dietary Fiber 2.6 g
  Sugars 1.3 g
  Protein 15.3 g

*Original recipe adapted fromhttp://www.wholefoodsmarket.com

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What is Soba Noodles?

November 25th, 2011 | Posted by Milana in Asian Cuisine | Food Picks - (0 Comments)

 

Soba is the Japanese name for buckwheat. It is synonymous with a type of thin noodle made from buckwheat flour. Soba noodles look very much like  spaghetti noodles except they are a light brown in color. They are quite popular in Japan and gaining popularity in many other places. You can find them in any Asian supermarket .  I especially love their nutty flavor and smooth texture when they’re cooked. They cook in boiling water within 5 minutes. One serving (1 cup) is 113 calories, with .1 grams fat, 24 grams carbs, amd 6 grams of protein. Soba contains all eight essential amino acids, including  lysine, which is lacking in wheat. Soba contains a specific type of polysaccharide that is easily digested. I usually drizzle these noodles with 1 tsp of sesame oil topped with sauteed chicken breast and broccoli. Give these noodles a try, this may be your new favorite go-to noodle 😉

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