Cool Spicy Noodle Salad Recipes

SPICY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Put noodles into medium bowl; Pour boiling water over noodles; let stand for 5 minutes; drain; rinse with cold water and return to bowl.
• In a large bowl combine cabbage, onions, pepper, carrot and sesame seeds; toss.
• To make the dressing, heat oil in a small skillet or saucepan; saute garlic for 1 minute; add water, ginger, bouillon, chilies, and honey; bring to a boil.
• Stir soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and cornstarch together in a small cup until smooth; pour into hot bouillon chili mixture; stir until boiling and thickened.
• Remove dressing from heat and cool slightly.
• Add cool noodles to cabbage mixture; pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
• Makes 7 cups - This salad is excellent 1/2 hour to a day after being made; store in a sealed container in refrigerator.

SPICY RICE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Stir and allow to soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
• Combine garlic, rice vinegar, fish sauce, chile paste, brown sugar and salt in a bowl. Stir in green onions, carrots, basil, mint, and cilantro. Toss in rice noodles, peanuts, and sesame oil. Allow to sit for 30 minutes to absorb flavors. Garnish with additional green onions and peanuts. If using, top with grilled chicken and Fresno chiles.

COOL SPICY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing by whisking the oils, sugar and soy sauce together. Add the garlic, ginger, chili flakes and hot garlic sauce. If you are not a fan of fiery fare, add either the flakes or sauce, not both. Squeeze 3 tablespoons (45 mL) juice from the lime and whisk in. Taste and add salt if needed. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• Cook the noodles following package directions. Chop the peppers and prepare the carrots and add to the pasta for the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain noodles and peppers and place in a large bowl. Add the green onions and immediately whisk the dressing and pour in. Toss until evenly coated. Stir in the chicken. Refrigerate and stir a couple of times until chilled. Serve right away or refrigerate overnight. Toss with the coriander just before serving.

SPICY SESAME NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling, stir in the linguine, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold water until the pasta is cool.
• Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil, stir in the green beans, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are bright green and slightly tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain the beans, and rinse with cold water to chill.
• In a large salad bowl, combine lime juice, canola oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, orange zest, and serrano peppers, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Allow the dressing to stand for 30 minutes. Lightly toss in the carrots, green onions, linguini and green beans, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill before serving.

SPICY ASIAN CELLOPHANE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover, and bring a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and zucchini until tender. Mix in the tofu, and continue to cook and stir until browned on all sides.
• With a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic and Thai chiles into a fine paste. Mix with the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and salt.
• Bring 1 quart water to boil in a pot. Turn off heat, and soak the cellophane noodles in the hot water 1 minute, or until soft.
• In a large bowl, toss together the eggs, tofu mixture, garlic and chile paste, noodles, and lettuce.