Hot And Cold Thai Sesame Noodle Salad Food

MANGO THAI NOODLE SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions. (see notes) Once cooked, drain them in a colander then cool them under cold tap water. Set them aside to drain completely.
• In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients.
• Place the cooked rice noodles and all the remaining ingredients into a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss until the noodles are well coated and everything is mixed together.

HOT AND COLD THAI SESAME NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta to al dente, then cold shock it to stop the cooking process by running it under cold water in colander.
• Drain the pasta very well.
• In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together soy, peanut butter, vinegar, oil, sesame oil, and hot sauce. Adjust to taste.
• Add noodles and veggies and toss to combine the noodles and coat them evenly with sauce. Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds throughout the salad.
• Tastes best if allowed to chill first.

THAI NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Drain and cool the noodles: Transfer to a colander, drain, and rinse with cool water until noodles are cold. Allow to drain well until ready to add to the salad. If noodles stick together, rinse them in cool water to separate.
• Combine the salad: Add the rice noodles to the bowl with the vegetables, herbs, and peanuts. Pour half of the dressing over the salad.
• Serve: Garnish salad with additional cilantro leaves, green onions, and chopped peanuts. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.

HOT AND COLD SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta to al dente, with a bite to it, then cold shock it to stop the cooking process by running it under cold water in colander. Drain the pasta very well.
• In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together soy, peanut butter, vinegar, oil, sesame oil, and hot sauce. Add noodles and veggies and toss to combine the noodles and coat them evenly with sauce. Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds throughout the salad and serve.

COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH CRUNCHY VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Prepare the vegetables: trim, seed, peel as necessary and cut into bite-size pieces. Reserve in a container until ready to use.
• Cook the noodles in the boiling water until tender but not mushy. When they're done, rinse in cold water, then toss with a little sesame oil. Store in one or more containers.
• Whisk together the sesame oil and tahini, sugar, soy, ginger, vinegar, hot oil and pepper in a large bowl. Thin the sauce with hot water until it's about the consistency of heavy cream; you will need 1/4 to 1/2 cup per serving; store as desired.
• When you're ready to eat, toss a portion of the noodles and a portion of the vegetables; top with sauce and stir to coat.

COLD SESAME NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In boiling salted water, cook noodles until tender, five to ten minutes. Rinse in cold water until cool. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and set aside.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, combine soy sauce and sugar. Simmer until syrupy, about ten minutes.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, 1/4 cup sesame oil, vinegar and water and soy/sugar mixture until smooth. Season to taste with cayenne.
• To serve, toss noodles with dressing, green onions and sesame seeds, reserving some seeds for garnish.

COLD SESAME NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 2 1/2 minutes.
• Set 1 tablespoon seeds aside.
• Place the remaining seeds in the jar of a blender.
• Add the oil and process on low speed for 10 seconds.
• Scrape down the sides of the blender and process for another 10 seconds.
• Add the soy sauce, mirin, and vinegar and process to combine, about 5 seconds.
• Set the dressing aside.
• Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a medium pot.
• Add the salt and soba noodles and boil until al dente, about 4 minutes.
• Drain the noodles in a colander and return them to the cooking pot.
• Add cold water to the pot, swishing the noodles around to wash away the starch.
• Drain well.
• Transfer the noodles to a large mixing bowl and toss with the dressing.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Add the radishes, scallions, sprouts, and reserved tablespoon sesame seeds and toss to combine.
• Serve immediately.

COLD THAI NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles al dente (do not overcook - mushy noodles won't work).
• Strain and rinse under cold water until cooled.
• Mix or wisk together all "dressing" ingredients (peanut butter through garlic power)until blended.
• In large bowl stir together noodles, 2/3 sauce (reserve 1/3 for later), and vegetables (reserve 1/2 chopped greens from green onion).
• Chill minimum 2 hours.
• Transfer to a bowl or platter, if you you want.
• Before serving pour reserved "dressing" over noodles.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds and reserved green onions (and cilantro if used).

SESAME NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, chili oil, and sugar in a large bowl. Toss the pasta in the dressing, then sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onion, and bell pepper. Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate for a cold salad.