It’s no secret that ‘Ancient Chinese Secret’ spice blend makes for a wicked noodle dish.
Don’t let this blurry photo steer you away (it was taken with my loaner phone), the dish itself is quite delicious, easy and sure to please the whole family!
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It’s no secret that ‘Ancient Chinese Secret’ spice blend makes for a wicked noodle dish.
Don’t let this blurry photo steer you away (it was taken with my loaner phone), the dish itself is quite delicious, easy and sure to please the whole family!
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Entree
Noodles
Ancient Chinese Secret
2 tbsp Big Cove Foods ‘Ancient Chinese Secret’ spice blend
1/4 cup mushroom flavoured soy sauce, or regular soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1.5 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp fish sauce
1/2 cup stock
2 tsp sugar
grapeseed oil
365 grams spaghetti noodles
1 lb ground pork
5 garlic cloves, sliced
ginger, minced
3 bundles bok choy, greens torn into strips and whites sliced thin, keep separate
4 oz shiitake mushroom, sliced thin
1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 tbsp grape seed oil
Make the sauce first. In a small bowl stir together the Ancient Chinese Secret, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce, stock and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to instructions. Be sure to strain it when it is al dente – a little on the firmer side. Do not rinse, set aside to be added later.
Meanwhile, in a large sauce pan over medium high heat, add about a tablespoon of grape seed oil until hot. Add the ground pork and cook until well browned, on the verge of burning. The key is to create a crispy pork. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside. Wipe out pan and put it back on heat.
Turn down the heat to medium and add 2 tbsp grapeseed oil. Once hot, add the garlic and ginger and cook until aromatic, 30-60 seconds. Add the bok choy stems, mushrooms and peppers to the pan and cook until just beginning to soften and add the sauce. Allow the flavours to simmer for 2-3 minutes and then add back your pork and toss in the noodles until well mixed. Add the bok choy greens and toss around until they begin to wilt.
Serve with a smile cause these noodles are the bomb.
I enjoyed the taco enhancer on nachos . It had the right amount of heat and the spice combo blended well. Looking forward to trying it in different recipes , including tacos and more !
We love these so much! We go through these blends so fast and get creative with them when we cook. Just the best blends and love that extra kick from the ghost pepper!
The aroma of the spices are strong and you can smell it outside of the package itself without even opening the package. it's strong in the cumin and garlic and hot spices. the color of the spices are a very deep rich orange/red and I love that! you don't have to use a lot because it's or a high quality and strength otherwise you can very quickly end up with an over spiced menu. I like very much the fact that the package is resealable too.
I was looking for a quick mix to spice up my steak and came across this blend. Although it says lamb, the spices worked really well with the steak. I love that it's quick and painless. I don't have to figure out my own spice blend, I'm able to quickly reach for a high quality product that I know I can count on. I'm definitely going to restock when I run out!
Love love love, can't say enough good things about this blend. I tried the small pouch and just gave it a try and man was I surprised with how good it was. I am now a new fan of curated packs of spices, just tastes authentic. The only issue I had was it was pricier than transitional spices which I could see could drive some customers away.
The Egyptian Summer spice blend was definitely gourmet. I loved that I could taste the individual spices while it compliments one another altogether. I definitely struggle with knowing how to mix spices and this blend definitely helped make it more accessible. I added it to some chicken wings and it was so good! I would definitely buy it again or try another one of their spice blends.
The spices were amazing and were very fragrant. Definitely a gourmet blend that I would purchase again. I used one of the recipes on their website and followed the instructions and had the most flavourful chicken wings I've ever had in life. Definitely a time saver and money saver given this is already pre blended to maximize flavour.
i'm obsessed with this flavour, I want it on everything.
We absolutely love using Big Cove spices in our kitchen! They're free from fillers and packed with incredible flavour. The sampler sets are perfect gifts for friends, family, and clients who want to experience the unique tastes of Nova Scotia. We highly recommend using these spices in your daily cooking and sharing them with others.
Big Cove spice blends do not disappoint they are packed with flavour. When I go camping or to the cottage I pack a bottle or a mix of pouches. it is a must pack item, one less thing to worry about when cooking. Great for meats, but also go perfect on veggies and potatoes -delicious!! Can't say enough great things behind this product, and Sarah & Dave are amazing!
The flavour was unbelievable. The family really enjoyed taco night. Totally recommend.
Ghost taco makes everything taste delicious! I put it on chicken thighs and fry them with olive oil and use in a sandwich or on tuna and lightly sear it I use it on everything! It’s amazing like all the spices !
I received a free sample to try! I really liked it! It is very spicy but in a good way. My husband found it too hot but he is a wimp. I would love to try other flavours that you have available! I love to support small business and wish you lots of success! Definitely a recommendation from me and I would buy more!
Great products and they add the extra special flavour to a variety of deserts! I am looking forward to trying more of the recipes from Big Cove Foods!
I have tried each one and they are delicious! Hard to pick a favourite! They are going to be a staple in my spice rack!