The 2011 Asian Noodle Recipe Winners





This year the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rabbit began on February 3. Chinese New Year is an exciting time to be with family, give gifts, wish others good luck, good health and prosperity - and best of all it's a time to celebrate with lots of great food.

Noodles represent good health and long life, so what better way to celebrate the Chinese New Year than to make a noodle recipe!

Thanks to everyone who submitted a recipe for the Noodle Recipe Contest!

And the winning noodle recipes are:

First Place: Mung Bean Surprise
by Annie of Emden, Illinois, USA

Second Place: Somen Noodle Sushi Rolls
by Jenn Fujikawa of Los Angeles, California, USA

Tie for Third Place:

Rice Noodles with Julienne Vegetables and Sweet Ginger Ale Reduction
by Casey Barry of Cheshire, Connecticut, USA

AND

Asian Style Eggplant and Noodle Curry
by Fatima Siddiqi of Karachi, Pakistan

Honorable Mention: Noodle Poodle Pies
by Rachel Upton of Christchurch, New Zealand

Honorable Mention: Homemade Fried Wontons with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
by Jennifer of Columbia, Maryland, USA


Contest winners will receive an e-gift certificate - choice from various world-wide online retailers.

First place winner will receive a USD$60 gift certificate (your choice from below).

Second place winner will receive a USD$40 gift certificate (your choice from below).

Third place winner will receive a USD$20 gift certificate (your choice from below).

Winners from around the world may choose a gift card from one of the following online retailers:

amazon.com (US based, ships worldwide)
amazon.ca (Canada based, ships worldwide)
cooking.com (US based, ships worldwide)
walmart.com (US only)
bookdepository.com (UK based, free shipping worldwide)
flipkart.com (India based, ships worldwide)
fishpond.com.au (Australia based, ships to Australia and New Zealand)

Noodle Recipe Entries

Click on the links below to browse the noodle recipes that have been submitted by other visitors, and the ratings and comments they have received. You can also make a comment or rate a recipe.

Chinese Noodle Stir Fry 
This is a quick and easy as well as healthy Chinese noodle dish. Prep. Time: 30 minutes. Serves: 4-6. 1 pound pork tenderloin OR ↓ 1 pound …

Peanut Noodles for kids 
I had a version of peanut noodles at a pot luck which was delicious. My kids picked out the scallions, and other extras, but liked it. So I tried to …

English Noodle Hamburgers 
English muffins topped with a delicious noodle-meat mixture. 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 small bag of egg noodles (cooked and drained) 1/2 finely …

Oodles of Peanut Noodles 
I created this recipe as a cold salad for a family picnic, and later started making it as a hot meal. Sometimes I add sauteed chicken too. The measurements …

Somen Noodle Sushi Rolls 
Somen are very thin, white Japanese noodles made of wheat flour. Instead of white rice, somen noodles are used for this sushi recipe. Try these delicious …

Rice Noodles with Julienne Vegetables and Sweet Ginger Ale Reduction 
I'm 15 years old and am hoping to become a chef. Once I'm out of high school I would like to go to Johnson and Whales University and eventually open up …

Asian-Style Tomato Soup with Rice Noodles 
This recipe is so delicious and classic to our family, I just had to share. The base of the soup is mainly tomatoes but the addition of the rice noodles/vermicelli, …

Mung Bean Surprise 
Who knew beans could taste this good? Mung bean noodles are a great way to start your year off right. They are loaded with vitamins B,C,E and high in …

Homemade Fried Wontons with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce 
Looking for a fast and easy "made-from-scratch" Asian creation for dinner tonight? This recipe is super easy, delicious, and serves a family of 4 nicely! …

Asian Style Eggplant and Noodle Curry 
Many Asian countries consume curries on regular basis. I have "fusionized" my recipe a bit, hoping people would find my recipe easy to make and hopefully …

Noodle Poodle Pies 
Little NOODLE POODLE PIES with a noodle crust and mushroom filling. NOODLE CRUST 250 grams (about 8-9 ounces) vermicelli, cooked 25 grams (about …

Red Sesame Cooldooles 
Red sesame cooldooles is an innovation by me. As the name suggests it's a cool recipe of red spicy noodles topped with sesame seeds Indian style which …

Asian Noodles 
In my childhood, I still remember my mother used to make raw noodles with handy machines. So this is my most favorite dish from a long time ago. My mother …

Far East Dessert Squares 
We love this easy-to-make dessert after a meal of Asian food or after any meal! If you need a gluten-free diet, this works well because of the rice noodles. …

Sesame Peanut Noodles  
This is a favorite appetizer of our family. We love peanut butter and it tastes so good in this Asian inspired savory dish. We all love peanut butter …

Noodles by the Sea 
This recipe is easy to make, quick, and really quite good. Developed it when I needed something fast with the ingredients at hand. Needed: 2 packs …

Stir Fry Asian Noodles with Fresh Veggies Not rated yet
Whip up this veggie noodle stir-fry in your wok. Ingredients: Thin Asian noodles 2 thin carrots, sliced thin 1/2 cup frozen peas, washed and …

Tai Chi Ginger Noodles Not rated yet
This Asian noodle recipe is the perfect supplement to my Tai Chi and Karate classes. 8 ounces of Chinese rice noodles chopped onions 1 clove garlic, …

Ramen Noodles with a Flare Not rated yet
In a hurry? Make a quick noodle meal with flare. 1 package of Ramen noodles, any flavor Some butter 1 pot boiling water Parmesan cheese Take …

Noodles, Peas & Bacon Not rated yet
My mom's family has made this recipe for years and my brother and all my cousins love it, too (I'm 12). You can use any type of noodle, but I think Asian …

Asian Noodle Salad Not rated yet
You’ll never order takeout again. Promise. Start with: beef, chopped salt and pepper 1 pound spaghetti 1/2 pound snap peas Start by seasoning …

Rice Noodles With Savory Sauce & Broccoli Not rated yet
Try this stir fry rice noodle dish with a delicious sauce and lots of broccoli. 7 ounces rice noodles 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided 2 1/2 …

Old Fashioned Yakhni Spin-off with Noodle Fritters Not rated yet
Yakhni (yukh-nee) may be the oldest form of a plain Asian soup. I have come up with this soup recipe to bring it out in a whole new manner. All those …

Fried Cabbage and Egg Noodles Recipe  Not rated yet
This is an easy stir-fry recipe with cabbage and delicious egg noodles. Preparation Time - 5 Minutes Cooking Time - 15 Minutes Difficulty …

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