Asian Noodle Salad
Asian Noodle Salad takes about 25 minutes from beginning to end. For $1.44 per serving, you get a salad that serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 18g of protein, 23g of fat, and a total of 460 calories. Many people made this recipe, and 453 would say it hit the spot. If you have salt, sugar, sesame oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is brought to you by Blogging Over Thyme. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of Asian food. With a spoonacular score of 93%, this dish is spectacular. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Asian Noodle Salad, Asian Noodle Salad, and Asian Noodle Salad.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded, veins removed and finely minced
2 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup toasted, unsalted (or lightly salted) peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
1/2 lb dried soba (Japanese buckwheat) noodles
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 large spring onions, sliced thinly on a diagonal
1 tablespoon sugar
Equipment:
pot
whisk
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt. Add the soba noodles and cook until al dente (just firm to bite). Drain and rinse noodles under cold water. Allow to drain and set aside in a large bowl.In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and salt, until sugar has dissolved completely.Pour sauce over noodles and toss to coat evenly. Add the cilantro, jalapeno, peanuts, and sesame seeds and toss gently. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if necessary.Salad can be prepared up to a day in advance, but can be served immediately (it does taste better after sitting for 30 minutes or longer though). Garnish with additional peanuts, cilantro, and spring onions if desired. Best served cold.
Step by step:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt.
2. Add the soba noodles and cook until al dente (just firm to bite).
3. Drain and rinse noodles under cold water. Allow to drain and set aside in a large bowl.In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and salt, until sugar has dissolved completely.
4. Pour sauce over noodles and toss to coat evenly.
5. Add the cilantro, jalapeno, peanuts, and sesame seeds and toss gently. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if necessary.Salad can be prepared up to a day in advance, but can be served immediately (it does taste better after sitting for 30 minutes or longer though).
6. Garnish with additional peanuts, cilantro, and spring onions if desired. Best served cold.
Nutrition Information:
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