{"id":4503,"date":"2008-07-29T12:24:53","date_gmt":"2008-07-29T11:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp\/?p=4503"},"modified":"2018-02-22T21:08:11","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T21:08:11","slug":"wagamama-ways-with-noodles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/wagamama-ways-with-noodles\/","title":{"rendered":"Wagamama \u2013 Ways with Noodles by Hugo Arnold – review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hugo Arnold is crazy about noodles and that enthusiasm is evident from the first page of this delectable book. The photography by Ditta Isager is marvellous and is shown off to best advantage in this large-format volume. I\u2019ll not say too much about Wagamama, the Japanese-inspired restaurant chain, I\u2019ll write a review later. (Read my review of Wagamama Richmond here<\/strong><\/a>.)<\/p>\n

\"Wagamama There are over 120 noodles-based recipes here. Incredible but true! Hugo introduces us to various different types of noodles each with its own texture, flavour and form, and then it\u2019s on to a handy list of common ingredients. Most are readily available from your local supermarket but there are several for which you might need to visit an Asian food store. Once you are set up with your store cupboard you are ready to tackle the recipes.<\/p>\n

Perhaps I should say that you are now ready to tackle the soup stocks. Don\u2019t think you can just use a cube of something salty and synthetic. The quality of the final dish depends on the stock so don\u2019t cut corners. This isn\u2019t rocket science – it\u2019s easy to produce flavourful broths and there are even alternatives that use stock cubes (but good quality ones) with the addition of real veggies, etc.<\/p>\n

OK, so let\u2019s explore the main recipes. There are chapters on sauces, soups, wraps, in fact everything that is even slightly noodle-related. I was pleased to see a chapter devoted to children: kids love pasta of any kind, and it\u2019s fun to try eating with chopsticks. There is a great selection of dishes here for youngsters to make (with mum or dad), to eat and enjoy. The recipes are simple with few ingredients but delicious combinations such as ginger, soy sauce, orange, chicken and sweetcorn…little hands might need a spoon for that one!<\/p>\n

The recipes are truly scrumptious and provide ample choice for meat eaters, fish lovers and vegetarians alike. They are simple to make and rely on fresh ingredients. The dishes work well as a meal for one but equally for family feasts.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s difficult to select just a few recipes that typify this book. Its charm is that the dishes are so diverse. Pork Gyozas are meat-filled wontons, Prawn Salad Rolls are light and refreshing and don\u2019t need cooking, but my favourite is Chicken and Egg Noodles with Black Bean Sauce. It\u2019s one of those dishes that is embarrassingly easy but has robust favours and a texture that makes this a regular weekday dinner.<\/p>\n

I confess that I am impressed with this book and I didn\u2019t expect to be. I love noodles but I couldn\u2019t imagine a whole volume of recipes. But here it is, and I\u2019ll be using it often.<\/p>\n

Wagamama \u2013 Ways with Noodles
\nAuthor: Hugo Arnold
\nPublished by: Kyle Cathie
\nPrice: \u00a314.99
\nISBN 978-1-85626-646-8<\/p>\n

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Cookbook review by Chrissie Walker \u00a9 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

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See also my review of The Wagamama Cookbook here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Read reviews of more Chinese cookbooks here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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