Mung Bean Thread Salad Food

BEAN THREAD NOODLES SALAD

Steps:

• Pre-soak the bean thread noodles with clean water for 10-15 minutes until soft. And then cook in boiling water for around 30 seconds (If you want it to be softer, cook for another 30 seconds). They become soft quickly after soaking.
• Clean spinach and remove the hard roots. Add a small pinch of salt and several drops of oil in boiling water, and then blanch the spinach and shred carrots for 20-30 seconds. Transfer out and soak in cool water. Squeeze the extra water out.
• In a small bowl, smash the garlic cloves and then add 1/2 tablespoon of hot water. Soak the garlic for half minute and then mix all the other seasonings. Set aside.
• Place bean thread noodles, spinach, carrots and dressing sauce in a large bowl. Combine well and then serve cold.

THAI CLEAR NOODLE SALAD (YUM WOON SEN)

Steps:

• Soak mung bean noodles in warm water for 15 minutes. Drain and cut into short lengths and place in a bowl. Pour hot water over the noodles and soak for another 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water to separate the noodles. Let stand in the colander until ready to use.
• Cook ground turkey with a little water over medium heat. When brown, drain any excess water, and place in a large mixing bowl. Let cool 5 minutes.
• Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl, and taste for proper balance of sweet/sour/salty/spicy. Adjust if necessary. Pour dressing over cooked ground turkey and toss lightly.
• Add noodles and stir until well mixed. Taste and adjust if necessary.
• Add carrot, celery, shallot, green onion, cilantro, and 1/2 cup of peanuts. Toss well.
• Divide lettuce and cabbage on serving plates. Place noodle mixture on top, and sprinkle with remaining peanut, and chili flakes.

LENTIL, QUINOA, AND MUNG BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place mung beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
• Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil in a medium pot. Add lentils and bay leaf, cover, and simmer over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, drain mung beans. Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil in a small pot. Add mung beans, cover, and simmer over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Bring 2 cups salted water and quinoa to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until all water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let steam for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Place lemon juice, zest, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in the bottom of a large bowl. Drizzle in oil, whisking constantly until dressing is smooth. Add cooled lentils, mung beans, and quinoa; stir to combine. Add cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, green onions, and parsley; stir to incorporate. Refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Taste and adjust salt, if necessary.

SPROUTED MUNG BEAN SALAD (MOONG SALAAD)

Steps:

• Mix the chili, onion, tomato, lemon juice, sugar (if using), salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
• Add the sprouts to the chili mixture, gently combine, then fold in the cilantro.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until required. Serve chilled.