Crunchy Noodle Salad With Crispy Tofu And Cabbage Food

CABBAGE AND CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place dressing ingredients into a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Combine the shredded cabbage, chopped green onions and pepitas in a large salad bowl. Add dressing and noodles and lightly toss to combine. Serve immediately.

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD WITH CRISPY TOFU AND CABBAGE

Steps:

• Remove any old leaves from wombok, cut stem off base, slice finely and add to a salad bowl
• Remove outside layer of shallot, trim roots, then chop into small pieces
• Toast almond flakes in a pan on the stove until they turn a light golden brown
• Make dressing by combining all ingredients in a small glass jar, stir thoroughly to combine
• Cut tofu in half, then into small cubes
• Add oil to fry pan, add tofu, season with chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a medium heat and cook until edges are a light golden brown and crispy
• Add tofu to salad bowl
• Dress and toss to combine

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD *AWARD WINNING*

Steps:

• Place sesame and almonds on a microwave safe plate and cook until browned. About 1 minute-Watch carefully! Allow to cool.
• Mix cabbage, sesame and almonds together in a large bowl.
• Dressing: Mix the spice packets from the noodles with the green onions, oil, vinegar and sugar. Shake or stir until well blended.
• Refrigerate separately until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve:.
• Break RAW ramen noodles into small pieces and mix into cabbage mixture. DO NOT COOK NOODLES!
• Pour dressing over cabbage and noodles and mix well.
• NOTE: Can be made a meal by adding some cooked shredded chicken or thawed frozen salad shrimp. Experiment!
• Toasting the seeds and nuts brings out the flavor- You can also add the RAW noodles to the toasting step for more added flavor.

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring another large pot of salted water to a boil, add the sugar snap peas, return to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp tender. Lift the sugar snap peas from the water with a slotted spoon and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Drain.
• For the dressing, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and peanut butter in a medium bowl.
• Combine the spaghetti, sugar snap peas, peppers and scallions in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and the parsley and toss together.

CRISPY TOFU AND CABBAGE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sprinkle the red onion with salt and stir to combine. In a medium bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the tofu and toss to coat.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add the cabbage and cook, undisturbed, until charred underneath, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir, spread into an even layer, and cook, undisturbed, until charred in spots and crisp-tender, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, and season with salt. Transfer to the bowl of red onions.
• In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high. Add the tofu and cook until golden on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more oil and scraping the bottom of the pan as necessary. Remove from heat, add the coriander seeds and stir gently until fragrant and toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cabbage-onion mixture and stir to combine, then stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Season to taste with soy sauce.

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Shred the cabbage finely& wash well; drain.
• In a salad bowl toss cabbage, green onions, and almonds or pineniuts.
• Whisk together the dressing ingredients, so the sugar is dissolved.
• Add the dressing to the salad and mix well.
• Just before serving add the noddles and toss thoroughly.
• *Includeshredded cooked chicken as a delicous alternative.