Tallarines Saltados con Pollo (Stir-Fried Noodles with Chicken)

Stir-Fried Noodles with Chicken, also known as Tallarines Saltados con Pollo, is a popular dish in Peruvian-Chinese cuisine. This fusion dish combines the flavors of Chinese stir-frying with Peruvian ingredients, resulting in a delicious and satisfying meal.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Peruvian-Chinese Stir Fry Noodles Chicken
Tallarines Saltados con Pollo (Stir-Fried Noodles with Chicken)

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (225g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz (225g) fresh egg noodles
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste (Peruvian yellow chili paste)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Boil the fresh egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry until cooked through. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the same wok. Add the red onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
  4. Add the cooked chicken back into the wok, along with the tomatoes, soy sauce, vinegar, and aji amarillo paste. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked noodles to the wok and toss everything together until well combined.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  7. Remove from heat and serve the stir-fried noodles with chicken hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
380
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
25g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Wok or large skillet Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board Pot for boiling noodles

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the stir-fried noodles with chicken with a side of sliced fresh lime and aji amarillo sauce for an extra kick of flavor.

Tips & tricks

For an authentic touch, use a traditional Peruvian wok called a "wok criollo" if available.

Cost

$15