Udon Noodle Salad Recipes

EASY SPICY UDON COLD SALAD

Steps:

• Remove udon noodles from outer bag. Pierce inner pouch several times and place on a microwave-safe plate. Cook in the microwave until tender, about 90 seconds.
• Transfer noodles to a large bowl. Mix in bean sprouts, onion, carrot, mushrooms, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
• Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic, lime juice, white wine, sriracha sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour dressing over the noodle mixture in the bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 4 hours.

UDON NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients with 1/4 cup water in a blender; set aside. Coat a large skillet or wok with cooking spray; heat over high heat and add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. When oil is hot, cook tofu and scallions 1 minute, then turn tofu once; cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer tofu to a cutting board, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a bowl with scallions. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to skillet. Stir in broccoli, edamame and mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peas, salt and pepper. Add noodles and vegetable mixture to tofu mixture. Toss with dressing to coat.

UDON NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Dip the udon noodles in boiling water for 20 to 30 seconds.
• Drain and cool in cold water.
• Mix the noodles, green onion, celery, carrot, and coriander in a large bowl.
• Heat oil in a pan to medium-high.
• Add ginger and garlic and sauté for a couple minutes.
• Be careful not to burn.
• Remove from the heat, and add in the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar.
• Mix well, and pour over the noodles.
• This is best served cold.

PORK AND UDON NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Mix 1 teaspoon each coconut milk, fish sauce and brown sugar in a small bowl. Rub all over the pork, place on the prepared pan and broil until browned on top, about 7 minutes. Flip and broil until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145˚, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest, 10 minutes. Thinly slice the pork against the grain, then cut the slices into strips.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Microwave the remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk in a microwave-safe bowl to melt any solids, about 30 seconds (do not boil). Stir in the lime juice, chili-garlic sauce and the remaining 2 tablespoons each fish sauce and brown sugar.
• Add the noodles to the boiling water; cook until tender but still chewy, about 30 seconds for fresh and 2 minutes for frozen. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Shake off any excess water.
• Toss the noodles, pork, vegetables from the salad kit, bean sprouts and half the coconut dressing in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle with the crunchy toppings from the salad kit and top with the mint and basil; serve with lime wedges.

UDON NOODLE SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND CORIANDER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a sealable plastic bag combine chicken with garlic, gingerroot, and 1 tablespoon vinegar and marinate, chilled, 1 hour.
• Prepare grill.
• Discard marinade and grill chicken on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm, covered.
• In a small saucepan heat coriander, parsley, broth, and oil until mixture just begins to boil and in a blender purée until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
• In a 6-quart kettle bring 3 1/2 quarts salted water to a boil and cook noodles 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cold water and bring to boil again. Repeat procedure 2 times and simmer noodles until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cold water.
• Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Divide dressing among 4 shallow bowls and top with noodles, chicken, sprouts, and scallions.

COLD UDON NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place shiitake in a bowl, cover with cold water and soak overnight.
• The next day, drain and place shiitake in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
• Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and drain. Place in a bowl with the mirin, soy, sake and bonito. Set aside.
• When ready to serve, place udon in a large bowl, cover with boiling water and set aside for 5 minutes. Drain, refresh under cold water, then drain again.
• Thinly slice shiitake (including stalks) and toss their marinade through the noodles with lettuce, cucumber, tomato and seaweed. Divide noodles between bowls, and top each with shiitake and a quarter of egg. Garnish with nori.