Prize Winning Japanese Salad Recipes

RAMEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing: Combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce in a jar and shake until the sugar has dissolved.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. While the butter is melting, crush the ramen noodles while still inside the package. Remove the seasoning packet and throw away (or set aside for later use). Add the noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds to the melted butter in the skillet.
• Saute while stirring frequently, until the noodle mixture is golden brown. Remove to a plate and let cool.
• Shred the cabbage and combine the cabbage and onions in a large mixing bowl. Add the noodle mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

CONTEST-WINNING FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add poppy seeds; pulse just until combined. , To serve, place remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.

PRIZE-WINNING JAPANESE SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Put all vegetables in large bowl, chill in fridge 1 hour Add raw noodles, almonds & seeds to veg. mixture. Combine dressing ingred., add to salad & toss.

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD *AWARD WINNING*

Steps:

• Place sesame and almonds on a microwave safe plate and cook until browned. About 1 minute-Watch carefully! Allow to cool.
• Mix cabbage, sesame and almonds together in a large bowl.
• Dressing: Mix the spice packets from the noodles with the green onions, oil, vinegar and sugar. Shake or stir until well blended.
• Refrigerate separately until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve:.
• Break RAW ramen noodles into small pieces and mix into cabbage mixture. DO NOT COOK NOODLES!
• Pour dressing over cabbage and noodles and mix well.
• NOTE: Can be made a meal by adding some cooked shredded chicken or thawed frozen salad shrimp. Experiment!
• Toasting the seeds and nuts brings out the flavor- You can also add the RAW noodles to the toasting step for more added flavor.

PRIZE WINNING FISH SALAD

Steps:

• Wash the fish.
• Boil it with olive oil, salt and half cup of water.
• Cook till the water dries.
• Cool it.
• Remove all the bones and skin.
• Flake the fish.
• Add pepper powder, green chillies, spring onions, grated cheese, vinegar and lime to the flaked fish.
• Mix well.
• Pour the whole mixture in a flat dish shaping it into a fish.
• Pour the mayonnaise and spread evenly over the whole fish.
• Garnish with capsicum rings to appear like fish scales and sprinkle grated carrot.
• Decorate the fish as per your choice and serve.