Simple Sauce for Crispy Pan-Fried Noodles

I recently discovered crispy noodles that I can make at home! Aaaand, I've started making them more often. It's kind of been a trial and error on finding a sauce that tastes right to me for it. Finally found this one on rasamalaysia which I guess was actually a guest post from another blogger, Taste Hong Kong. Either way the sauce was perfect for it, and at some point I do intend to do the full on recipe as is. Lately I've just been making the sauce plain and pouring it over the noodles. So yummy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
• 3/4 tsp sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp cornstarch
• 1 cup and 2 Tbsp water

PREPARATION:

1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. 
2. Bring to a boil stirring frequently, usually just boil it for a minute or two.
3. Pour over noodles and enjoy!

Creamy Tomatillo Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 fresh Tomatillos
  
• Juice of 1 Lime
• ½ cup Buttermilk
• ½ cup Mayonnaise
• ½ cup Sour Cream
• 1 package Dry Ranch Mix
• ¼ bunch cilantro
• 5 green onions whole
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 jalapeño
  

PREPARATION:

Combine all ingredients well by blending together in a food processor or blender. Cover and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.

Bernice's Note: It makes a LOT! But I just freeze part of it for the next time. :o) 

Dorothy's Note: I've read that you can substitute the jalapeno for a couple drops of green Tabasco sauce.

Honey Mustard Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

• 2/3 cup vinegar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp dry mustard
• 1-2 tsp orange zest (optional)

PREPARATION:
Whisk till smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cool. About 11/2 cup.

Mom's Note: It is good for ham or whatever you want to use it for. I usually one and half the recipe and use a lot more mustard. I strain the eggs through a strainer so that the sauce will be smooth without other stuff!

Sweet and Sour Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar (Lately we've just been doing white sugar)
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1 Tbsp ketchup
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• Red food coloring (optional)
  

PREPARATION:
Mix all ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for a few minutes stirring continuously. Let stand to thicken then serve!

Oriental Salad Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil
• 6 Tbsp vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 packet of seasoning from a package of raman noodles
  

PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients; mix well. Chill before serving.

Poppy Seed Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp grated onion (Not dry onion! Use actual onion and grate)
• 3/4 cup salad oil
• 1/4 cup and 2 Tbsp vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
  

PREPARATION:

1. Combine all ingredients except oil and poppy seeds. Mix until sugar is dissolved.
2. Slowly whisk in oil and beat well.
3. Stir in poppy seeds. Cover and chill before serving.

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp parsley flakes
• 1/2 tsp instant minced onion
• 1/2 tsp salt
• dash freshly ground pepper
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
  

PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.