Heather (from girlichef) is the Food ‘n Flix host this month. Heather is also the creator of Food ‘n Flix. If you haven’t heard of this fun group, every month a different host picks a film. Sometimes the film is chock full of food and foodie inspirations. Sometimes, you have to dig a little. After watching the film, members get creative and think of a dish inspired by the film. The best part is that Food ‘n Flix is open to anyone. (For details about participating, click here.) For all my Food ‘n Flix posts, click here.
Heather gave us a choice this month—watch Kung Fu Panda or Kung Fu Panda 2.
I decided to old-school-it and went with the original.
We had seen this a few years ago when the nephews were visiting. They loved it and the youngest one went from giggling hysterically to running to the back bedroom to hide during the scary parts. The film revolves around Po (the Kung Fu Panda of the title) who was raised above a noodle shop but may have a mysterious lineage. He dreams of being a hero just like the ancient Furious Five.
Action , adventure, intrigue and hilarity ensue. Spoiler alert: Po saves the day despite his bumbling antics.
Feeling overly clever and to celebrate Po’s humble beginnings, I decided to make Furious Five-Spice Noodle Soup.
Furious Five-Spice Noodle Soup
slightly adapted from Five Spice Chicken Noodle Soup8 oz. dried rice stick noodles (Pad Thai noodles)
6 c. organic chicken broth
3 shallots, thinly sliced
2 T. fresh ginger, minced (I used 1 T. of ginger puree.)
1 t. Chinese five-spice powder
3 T. lime juice
1/4 c. Asian fish sauce
2 t. honey
2 c. shredded cooked chickenFor condiments:
1 c. slivered fresh basil, preferably Thai
1 lime, cut in wedges
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (I used some slices of Bourbon Pickled Jalapenos).
Garlic chivesSoak and cook noodles according to package directions.
Combine the broth, shallots, ginger and five-spice powder in a large sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, fish sauce and honey. Pour the sauce into the simmering broth and stir in the chicken to heat through. Add the noodles to the broth to heat for about 5 seconds.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish as desired with condiments.
Makes four generous servings.
I loved the aroma of this soup and I am now enamored with Chinese Five-Spice. In fact, look for my next post for a Chinese Five-Spice cookie that I am sure Po would love.
Heather, thanks for a fun film this month.
Chopsticks or spoon? The choice is yours.
Join us in May as Evelyne of Cheap Ethnic Eatz hosts Bridesmaids. I have been dying to see this movie!
I want to make this! I love the first Kung Fu Panda but didn’t think too much of the second. It was so …. dark. The noodles, however, I want them (with a spoon).
That’s good to know b/c I haven’t seen the second one. These are super good. The broth turned out extraordinary.
Not sure about the movie, but I love that bowl of noodle soup!
Thanks, Angie. The movie is cute!
Yum! I love it…and noodles are definitely the heart of the movie (I think). I love the spice in here…and am a huge fan of 5-spice, myself – I know I’ll love those cookies!
Thanks, Heather. Wait for the cookies! I would even amp up the spice in these noodles a bit. These really benefit from the jalapenos.
I love an Asian inspired soup! And yours sounds terrific!
Thanks, Liz.
Five spice is good spice, I am liking this noodle soup 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Good spice, indeed.
What a delicious looking Asian treat and you styled it in such a fun way!
Thanks, Chris. Trying to work of that. 🙂
My son loved Kung Fu Panda and he started eating noodles and tofu because of that movie haha! I am sure he would love this soup too! Just like all of us!
I love it! Kudos to him for trying new things.
I love Five-Spice anything, Debra! Today is the perfect day for a Furious Five-Spice Soup! (it’s rainy outside:) Thank you so much for sharing…
I need to heat some more up tonight. It’s 50ish out and cloudy but with the wind it feels like 40. Brrrrr.
LOVE It! I had my kids, in class, blend their own Chinese 5-Spice. They had a blast! Your noodle soup looks delicious. If it weren’t 80 degrees, I might call that dinner.
It is definitely soup weather here tonight. I toyed with the idea of making my own spice but ended up buying it.
Now this is my kind of soup, delish with a bit of a kung fu kick! Glad you are looking forward to Bridesmaids 🙂
Add lots of jalapeños of a more Kung fu kick.
I am a big fan of Chinese 5-spice–it adds such great flavor and nothing beats slurping up a big bowl of noodly soup! 😉 I think it looks fabulous–can’t wait to see the cookies. I am also into the ‘kick’ from those Bourbon Pickled Jalapenos.
BTW–I have a giveaway on my blog for the new Ruth Reichl foodie novel ‘Delicious’ that I think you would like. Stop by and leave a comment to enter. (The odds are looking really good right now!) 😉
Thanks, Deb. I love Ruth Reichl and I didn’t know there was a new book out! Will stop by now!
I love Asian soups, particularly ones with noodles. (OK, I like anything with noodles!) This looks terrific. Haven’t seen either of the movies, though. I’m so behind on these things! Fun post — thanks.
Thanks, john. #1 is pretty cute.
Chinese 5 spice is one of those seasonings that is sitting in the spice cabinet but never gets used. I bet it adds a great flavor to this soup along with the fun condiments!
Yep, I bought some years and years ago and never used it…finally tossed it. This bottle will be used up soon, I can tell ya!
I love your photos of this soup and can only imagine the aromas from this. Sounds delicious, and thanks for the reminder that I still want to rent this movie.
You are welcome, Lea Ann. I want to make those wonton cups you posted!