Cold Oriental Noodle Salad Pancit Canton Recipes

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.

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to the package directions. Drain, rinse and let cool.
• Mix together the cooked spaghetti, carrots, peppers, bean sprouts, cucumbers, scallions, cilantro, napa cabbage, purple cabbage and kale. Add the peanuts and toss together.
• For the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, sesame oil and garlic in a medium bowl.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and mix together with tongs or your hands. If the salad seems a little dry, just mix up a little more of the wet ingredients of the dressing and throw it in. It's a very organic process.
• Transfer to a large platter and serve.

PANCIT CANTON

Steps:

• If using mushrooms, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes, then cut into strips, discarding the tough stems.
• Set aside.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat in wok or large skillet.
• Saute garlic and onions until tender.
• Add pork, chicken and shrimp, and cook until browned.
• Add soy sauce, stirring to flavor.
• Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
• Add cabbage, green beans, carrots and mushrooms.
• Cook until vegetables are tender, yet crisp, 5-8 minutes.
• Add noodles, mixing gently to prevent them from breaking.
• Cook until liquid is absorbed and noodles are done, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Season with black pepper and patis.
• Garnish with green onions and lemon wedges.

ORIENTAL COLD NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse noodles with cold water, and set aside.
• Pour into a large bowl the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and lime juice. Mix in lime zest, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes; stir until sugar dissolves. Toss in carrots, peanuts, and cilantro.
• Cut noodles into 3-inch lengths. Stir into dressing mixture. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Toss salad again before serving. If dry, splash with soy sauce and vinegar. Serve cold.
• Nutrition facts (per serving).
• Calories (kcal) 242.
• Protein 9.6g.
• Cals from Protein 14%.
• Total Fat 3.7g.
• Cals from Fat 12%.
• Carbohydrates 47.4g.
• Cals from Carbohydrates 72%.
• Fiber 1.3g.
• Cholesterol 0mg.
• Sodium 1071mg.

COLD CHINESE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles in boiling water for 2 to 4 minutes, testing frequently so they don't overcook. Drain well and toss with sesame oil. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days ahead.
• Combine remaining ingredients except green onion and mix well. (Sesame paste often separates and can be difficult to recombine. Paste and some oil can be processed in food processor with steel knife. Add garlic and ginger, and while paste is being blended, garlic and ginger will be finely minced.) Refrigerate for up to a week. Before serving, return to room temperature.
• To serve, mix sauce with noodles and serve topped with green onion.