Longevity Noodles
A traditional dish for Chinese New Year - and a delicious bowl of flavorful noodles.
Course:
Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine:
ameican, Chinese
Keyword:
broth, noodle, noodles, sesame, side, soup
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 - 8 to 10 oz package dry longevity noodles (or any really long noodle) You can purchase longevity noodles at most Asian markets or on line.
- 2 qts chicken broth
- 3 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1 -2 Tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
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Bring the broth, 1 Tablespoon of the oil and the five spice powder to a boil.
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Cook the noodles until they are al dente.
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Drain and toss with the remaining oil and green onions, then sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
(Note: you can also return them to the broth and eat them as a soup).
Recipe Notes
Other foods to eat that are said to bring luck are fish (prosperity), dumplings and spring rolls (wealth), sweet rice balls (family togetherness), kumquats (fullness and wealth, but must be eaten whole and served with leaves attached!), a red beverage (symbolizes luck and fortune).
Have a 新年快乐 (Happy New Year)
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