Asian Noodle Mushroom And Cabbage Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This makes a pretty, tasty and light pasta salad with clean and vibrant flavors, Good served alone or as a side salad, depending on your appetite. You can also add chicken, pork or beef slices and make it even heartier. Read more . I find Chinese egg noodles at my local Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of my supermarket. Recipe adapted from Bon Appétit. Ingredients:
12 large dried shiitake mushrooms |
1 tablespoon peanut oil |
3 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage |
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
14 green onions; 12 halved lengthwise and cut on diagonal into 2-inch lengths, 2 chopped |
3 tablespoons soy sauce |
1 1-pound package fresh thin chinese egg noodles or one 12-ounce package dried chinese egg noodles |
for dressing |
1/3 cup oriental sesame oil |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar |
2 teaspoons sugar |
3 hard-boiled eggs; 2 thinly sliced, 1 chopped for garnish |
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
Directions:
1. Prepare Mushrooms:
2. Place mushrooms in medium bowl; add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand until mushrooms soften, about 45 minutes.
3. Drain mushrooms.
4. Cut off stems and discard; thinly slice caps.
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6. Heat peanut oil in heavy large wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add cabbage, ginger, garlic, and mushrooms. Stir-fry until cabbage wilts, about 2 minutes.
8. Add 2-inch green onion pieces; toss until green tops begin to wilt, about 30 seconds.
9. Remove from heat. Mix in 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
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11. Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well; place in large bowl.
12. Whisk sesame oil, next 3 ingredients, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce in small bowl. Add to noodles.
13. Add sliced eggs, 3/4 cup cilantro, and cabbage mixture; toss to blend well.
14. Season with salt and pepper. (NOTE: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill, tossing occasionally.)
15. Sprinkle salad with 2 chopped green onions, chopped egg, and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and serve.
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