Hot off the wok

Stir-fried noodles are my fast food. I use chicken here, but pork or beef also work well.

Stir-fried noodles are my fast food. I use chicken here, but pork or beef also work well.

Always heat the wok first, then add the oil, to prevent sticking.

PAD KEE MAO

3 garlic cloves, crushed

2 long red chillies, finely sliced

2 tablespoons grated ginger

2 tablespoons peanut oil

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1 chicken breast, thinly sliced

. bunch Chinese broccoli

1 teaspoon brown sugar

150g fresh thick rice noodles

4 spring onions, white part finely chopped, green part shredded

Pound garlic, chilli and ginger with a little peanut oil. Heat remaining oils in a wok; stir in garlic paste, and oyster, fish and soy sauces. Add chicken and stir-fry over high heat for 3 minutes, then remove from pan to a bowl. Add broccoli, sugar, noodles and spring onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes; return chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute. Serves 2

And to drink ...  Off-dry riesling:

2016 Grosset Alea ($36)

CHINESE EGG NOODLES WITH CHICKEN

12 stems broccolini

250g medium egg noodles

Vegetable oil

50g unsalted peanuts

2 chicken breasts, sliced

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 fresh red chilli, sliced

4 spring onions, sliced

1-2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1?3 cup coriander leaves

1 lime, quartered

Halve broccolini lengthways. Cook noodles and drain; toss in a little oil and set aside. Lightly toast peanuts in a dry frying pan; cool and roughly chop. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok, add chicken and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and half of the chilli and cook for 1 minute.

Transfer to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok; stir-fry spring onions and broccolini for 2 minutes, then add cooked noodles and chicken; stir-fry until noodles are warm and chicken is done. Stir through soy and fish sauces. Divide between 4 bowls, sprinkle over nuts, remaining sliced chilli and coriander. Serve with lime wedges. Serves 4

And to drink ...  Chinese lager:

Tsingtao ($4.50 for a 330ml bottle)