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Peruvian Stir-Fried Chicken and Noodles
This salty-sweet chicken and noodle stir-fry is our take on tallarín saltado, a chifa staple. Born of Chinese migration to Peru in the late 19th century, chifa cuisine combines South American and East Asian flavors and ingredients. In this recipe, garlicky chicken and peppers are coated in a soy- and oyster sauce-based glaze, then tossed with thin, chewy noodles. Though traditionally made with wine vinegar, we love the fruity yet mellow acidity added by balsamic. A Fresno or jalapeño chili—our stand-in for Peru’s floral-hot ají amarillos—provides a touch of bright heat. Fragrant cilantro and tart lime complete the approachable dish, which tastes at once familiar and totally unique.
4
Servings
Tip
Don’t stir the chicken too soon after adding it to the skillet. Left undisturbed, it forms a fond, or browned bits that stick to the skillet. The dish’s flavor develops when the oyster sauce mixture deglazes that fond. After adding the pasta water, stir vigorously; this helps the sauce come together.
40 minutes
Ingredients
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8
ounces spaghetti
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Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Directions
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01In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add the pasta and 1 tablespoon salt, then cook, stirring occasionally, until just shy of al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of the cooking water, then drain. In a small bowl, stir together the oyster sauce, soy sauce and vinegar; set aside.
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May 13, 2023
This is really great
I made the recipe just as written and it turned out wonderful. I didn't use a non-stick pan so the fond would be good. We will be eating this again.
February 18, 2023
easy and delicious
This recipe was easy to make and used ingredients I had on hand. I used whole wheat pasta. Would love to make again.
December 18, 2022
Fabu recipe
Absolutely delicious.
November 21, 2022
Easy, tasty dish
This stir fry came together quickly and easily. Ingredients are simple and easy to find. Loved the brightness of the dish and the added spice from the jalapeño.
November 16, 2022
Bright, easy stir fry
For such an easy recipe, this was a great dish, different from other things we normally make. It tasted very similar to aji de gallina dishes we have made in the past without having to find the aji amarillo. This has been added to our regular rotation.
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