Ginger Noodle Salad With Snow Peas Food

RICE NOODLES WITH GINGER AND SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Soak or prepare the rice noodles according to the package directions.
• Drain and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the ginger and garlic, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the scallions, chili, carrots and snow peas.
• Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the salt.
• Add the noodles and toss to coat.
• Remove from the heat.
• Stir in the sesame and chili oil.
• Garnish with cilantro or parsley.
• Serve at once.
• Enjoy!

GINGER NOODLE SALAD WITH SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Place sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium; toast, shaking pan occasionally, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.
• Grate fresh ginger. Chop green onions, separate white and green parts.
• In a large bowl, combine ginger, whites of onions, soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil, vegetable oil and salt and pepper to taste.
• Trim snow peas and stack a few at a time; slice lengthwise into 3-4 thin strips.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz pasta, broken in half. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender.
• Stir in snow peas.
• Drain immediately, shaking off as much water as possible. Add to bowl; toss gently to coat.
• Garnish with sesame seeds and green part of onions. Serve warm or let sit up to 1 hour and serve at room temperature.

SNOW PEAS WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Put the oil in a 10- or 12-inch skillet, preferrably non-stick, over high heat. A minute later, add the ginger and peas and stir and toss occasionally, until they are lightly browned and their green color is vivid, about 2 minutes.
• Add the soy sauce and transfer to a platter. Add the sesame oil to the same pan and heat for about 10 seconds. Pour over the snow peas, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD WITH SALMON AND SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees.
• Bring a saucepan 2/3 full of water to a boil.
• Add the carrots and cook for 30 seconds.
• Using a slotted spoon, scoop out and immerse in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
• Repeat with the snow peas, cooking them for 1 minute; set aside.
• Remove and discard any errant bones in the salmon.
• Place the salmon in a small roasting pan and bake until opaque throughout, about 12 minutes.
• Let cool, then shred into bite-size pieces.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add the noodles, stir, and cook until barely tender and still firm, about 7 minutes.
• Drain and rinse under cold running water until cooled.
• Drain well, place in a large transportable bowl, and toss with 1 tablespoon canola oil to keep the noodles from sticking together.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup canola oil, sesame oil, vinegar, lime juice, honey, garlic, ginger, chopped basil and mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the dressing over the noodles and toss to coat.
• Add the carrots and snow peas and toss again.
• Carefully toss in the salmon, keeping the pieces intact.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Garnish with mint and basil sprigs.
• Cover and keep chilled until ready to serve.

SNOW PEAS AND SOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat the peanut butter for 10 seconds in a microwave to make it easier to mix. Combine with the soy sauce, vinegar, hot red pepper oil, cayenne, half the garlic and ginger, salt and pepper. Whisk together. Whisk in the sesame oil and broth. Set aside.
• Heat the canola or peanut oil in a wok or a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, and add the snow peas. Stir-fry for one to two minutes, and add the scallions and remaining garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, and add the tofu (if using). Stir-fry for one to two minutes, then stir in the noodles and sauce. Toss together until the noodles are hot, and remove from the heat. Add the radishes and cilantro, stir together, and serve.
• Variation: Substitute thinly sliced cooked chicken breast for the tofu.
• Advance preparation: You can cook the noodles up to three days ahead. Toss them with 1 teaspoon canola oil and refrigerate. The ingredients for the sauce can be combined several hours before you make the stir-fry.

SZECHUAN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles to desired doneness as directed on the package.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the oils, honey, vinegar, soy sauce,ginger root and red pepper flakes; whisk together to blend well.
• Drain noodles; rinse noodles in cold water to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, chicken and vegetables.
• Pour dressing over salad, toss to mix well, garnish with peanuts if desired, and serve.