Szechuanshrimpnoodlesalad Recipes

SZECHUAN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles to desired doneness as directed on the package.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the oils, honey, vinegar, soy sauce,ginger root and red pepper flakes; whisk together to blend well.
• Drain noodles; rinse noodles in cold water to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, chicken and vegetables.
• Pour dressing over salad, toss to mix well, garnish with peanuts if desired, and serve.

SHRIMP AND NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Trim the top and bottom of the grapefruit, then slice off the peel and white pith. Hold the grapefruit over a bowl and cut out the segments, letting them drop into the bowl; tear into bite-size pieces. Squeeze the juices from the membranes into the bowl.
• Make the dressing: Remove 2 tablespoons of the grapefruit juice to a large bowl. Stir in the fish sauce, all but 1 teaspoon of the chili sauce, 1 teaspoon ginger, the lime juice and 2 tablespoons water.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until starting to crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the shallots to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour the oil from the skillet into the fish sauce dressing, leaving a coating of oil in the skillet.
• Season the shrimp with salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss with the remaining 1 teaspoon chili sauce and 2 teaspoons ginger. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• When the water comes to a boil, remove from the heat and submerge the noodles; stir until tender, 3 minutes. Drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water; shake out as much water as possible.
• Toss the noodles, slaw mix and mint with the dressing. Divide among bowls. Top with the shrimp, grapefruit and shallots.

SZECHUAN SHRIMP NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Boil noodles in water for about 10 minutes. Rinse, add 1 tablespoons oil (to avoid sticking). Set aside to cool thoroughly.
• To 2 cups of boiling water, immerse snow peas, sprouts and carrots. Cook for 1 minute.
• Rinse vegetables immediately in cold water. Place in refrigerator to cool.
• Pour beaten egg in a small oiled skillet. Roll the egg to cover the bottom of pan. Cook, then shred into slices.
• Place noodles, shrimp, cooled vegetables and shredded egg into a bowl. Toss with prepared sauce and toss lightly before serving.

ASIAN SHRIMP NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions.
• Drain, rinse and let cool completely.
• In large serving bowl, combine shrimp, bean sprouts, carrot, red pepper, zucchini, green onions, mint, coriander and cooled noodles.
• Whisk dressing ingredients together, pour over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
• Garnish with mint sprigs.

BARBARA'S CHINESE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
• In a small bowl, combine liquids thoroughly with the sugar.
• Whisk thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved.
• Add sauce to cooked noodles and mix with hands until they are evenly coated.
• I refrigerate the salad for a few hours and mix periodically to allow the sauce to absorb into the noodles.
• Before serving, add sesame seeds, carrots and green onions. Toss and serve.

SZECHUAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Place the garlic and ginger in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
• Add the vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, sherry vinegar, honey, chili oil, sesame oil, and ground peppers.
• Puree the sauce.
• Add a splash of oil to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook the spaghetti until just done, not soft.
• Drain the pasta in a colander, place it in a large bowl, and while still warm, toss with 3/4 of the sauce.
• Add the red and yellow bell peppers and scallions; toss well.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.
• The remaining sauce may be added, as needed, to moisten the pasta.
• Enjoy!

SZECHUAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, sherry, sugar, ginger, and red pepper in a small cup.
• Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet.
• Stir-fry the shrimp until pink and firm, about 2 minutes.
• Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon to a heated bowl.
• Add garlic to the skillet and stir-fry 1 minute.
• Add soy sauce mixture and cook stirring constantly, until bubbly.
• Return shrimp to skillet and heat for about 1 minute.
• Great served with fried rice or white. Enjoy!

SZECHUAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook noodles as directed on the package. Drain.
• Mix all remaining ingredients together until well mixed. It may help to heat for a minute in the microwave.
• Mix noodles and sauce.
• Serve warm, but these also taste great cold.