Dragon Noodle Salad From Isa Recipes

DRAGON NOODLES

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the oil, chili sauce, soy sauce, pickled ginger juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, sugar and salt. Whisk to blend and set the bowl aside.
• In a colander fluff the noodles to separate and untangle the strands. Bring a large saucepan of water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and swish them gently with chopsticks. Let them cook for 2 minutes or until the noodles are tender but still have some bite. Drain them, plunge them briefly into ice water, then drain again. Shake the colander to remove excess moisture and transfer the noodles to a bowl.
• Whisk the dressing again to combine it. Toss the noodles with just enough of the dressing to moisten them well, using your fingers to coat and separate the strands. Let the noodles sit for 10 minutes.
• Taste the noodles. If they seem dry, add a bit more dressing and toss again. Add the lemon rind, black sesame seeds and scallion rings and toss well.
• Taste the noodles again. They should be bright and sparkly. Cover them tightly and refrigerate up to one day.
• To serve: Bring the noodles to room temperature. Mound the noodles in a bowl or twirl them in individual bowls. Garnish each dish with grated red radish, scallion and black sesame seeds.
• Serves 2 or 3 as a main course; 4 to 6 as part of a multi-course meal.

DRAGON NOODLE SALAD FROM ISA

Steps:

• Isa Does It. Page 68 For Garnish- 4 tsp black sesame seeds fresh cilantro sprigs Prepare the noodles according to package directions. Assemble the salad by tossing the noodles, radishes, and cucumbers with most of the dressing. Reserve some dressing for drizzling. Place a bed of greens on each plate and top with the noodle mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, a little cilantro and drizzle the remaining dressing. ** My notes: I served this salad cold, though it would also be delicious hot with the cold greens...either way you can't go wrong! The Dressing Makes a cup 1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter 2 cloves garlic (I always double garlic, so I did 4) 1/3 cup water 3 TBS rice vinegar 2 TBS Braggs Liquid Aminos (or soy sauce) 1 TBS agave (or other liquid sweetener) 1 TBS sriracha (or other hot sauce) 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 1/2 tsp salt Place all ingredients in a small blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. Will keep up to 5 days.