Hoisin Flavored Cold Asian Noodles With Crisp Vegetables Food

DANG COLD ASIAN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium stock pot, boil water, add salt and cook noodles. When finished, place noodles in an ice water bath to cool. Drain and set aside.
• In a medium bowl combine, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili oil, hoisin and extra-virgin olive oil. Mix thoroughly and then combine prepared vegetables and noodles.
• Garnish with sesame seeds and peanuts.

HOISIN-FLAVORED COLD ASIAN NOODLES WITH CRISP VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir together. Set aside.
• Cook the noodles in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water, then drain well again.
• Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked noodles and dressing, and toss well. If the mixture needs a bit more moisture, drizzle in a small amount of the reserved liquid from the baby corn. Cover and refrigerate until needed, or serve at once.
• menu suggestions
• Two good companion dishes for extra protein are Cornmeal-Crusted Seitan (page 63) and Tempeh Fries with Horseradish or Wasabi-Dill Mayonnaise (page 78). Add cherry tomatoes or sliced tomatoes to the plate.
• For a light meal, serve this salad with Sautéed Tofu (page 62) and steamed broccoli.
• nutrition information
• Calories: 389
• Total Fat: 15g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 53g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sodium: 710mg