Thai Butterfly Pasta Salad Recipes

THAI-INSPIRED PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
• Combine canola oil, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, salt, and pepper flakes in a microwave-safe bowl; mix to combine. Microwave on high powder for 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and mix in peanuts and green onions. Pour over noodles and toss to coat.

THAI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken breast in a large saucepan; fill it with enough cold water to cover completely.
• Season lightly with salt and pepper; bring water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. The water should be at a gently simmer.
• Poach for 25 minutes.
• Allow chicken to cool in the cooking liquid.
• Remove chicken from the pan, reserving the cooking liquid.
• Cut into pieces.
• In a small saucepan, over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil.
• Add ginger, garlic and shallot; cook 4 - 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a large bowl; add the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, vinegar, brown sugar, chilies and 1/2 C of reserved cooking liquid.
• Stir with a wooden spoon until the sauce is smooth.
• Add all remaining ingredients.
• Toss the pasta salad gently but thoroughly.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• If sauce is too thick, add more reserved cooking liquid.

THAI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding the carrots during the last 2 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk peanut butter, water, lime juice, molasses, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil and red pepper flakes until blended. Drain spaghetti and carrots; place in a large bowl. Add cabbage, chicken and dressing; toss to coat., Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.