Asian Chicken Salad With Glass Noodles Recipes

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing 30 minutes ahead of time by combining the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salad oil, and rice vinegar in a salad dressing carafe.
• To prepare the Chinese rice noodles, heat a skillet with a few tablespoons of oil and break off a little bit of the noodles and add them to the skillet and fry them. They will puff up in the skillet, so only add a few at a time. As they begin to puff up, remove and drain them on paper towels. Be sure to cook long enough as the under cooked noodles will be like eating needles. Once cooked, add them to the salad mixture.
• In a large bowl combine the iceberg lettuce, cooked and shredded chicken, green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Let chill about 10 minutes, and just before serving add the cooked rice noodles. Serve in salad bowls and offer the dressing in a pourable container so your family can add as much dressing as they want. You can also pour the dressing over the top of the salad, toss, and serve immediately.

ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain again thoroughly.
• Mix the cilantro, mint, peanuts, scallions, chicken, carrots and cucumber with the noodles in a large bowl.
• For the sauce: Whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, vinegar, lime juice, ginger, oil, garlic and jalapeno in a medium bowl.
• Toss the salad with the sauce. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH GLASS NOODLES

Steps:

• Cover noodles with boiling water and let sit 5-8 minutes, or until cooked.
• Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Steam chicken for 15 minutes, then shred into small pieces.
• Place noodles, chicken, onions, carrots, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint and cilantro into large bowl.
• Mix together chili sauce, lime juice and sesame oil then pour over noodle mixture and toss well.
• Top with toasted sesame seeds.

THAI CHICKEN AND GLASS NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY DRESSING

Steps:

• To make marinade: Combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and sambal in a bowl and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the chicken meat from the bone and cut or tear into bite size pieces. Toss the chicken meat with the marinade and refrigerate until needed. To make the salad: Soak the glass noodles in the hot water for 5 minutes, stirring gently to separate and loosen the noodles. Strain the softened noodles and toss with the Basic Sauce. Using a pair of scissors, snip the noodles into shorter lengths. Remove the chicken from the marinade and toss with the glass noodles. Toss the jicama, carrot, green papaya, mango, cucumber, cilantro, and basil with some of the Spicy Dressing. Mix the dressed vegetables with the noodles. Mound onto a plate and sprinkle with bean sprouts, mint, and peanuts. Drizzle with some more of the Spicy Dressing.
• In a large pot combine the onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and water. (Use just enough water to be able to completely cover the chicken once they have been added to the pot). Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove chicken from water and cool completely.
• Combine the sugar and water in a medium-sized pot and boil for 5 minutes to make a simple syrup. In a blender puree the sambal, garlic, red pepper, fish sauce, salt, and lemon juice. Add the puree to the pot with the simple syrup. Simmer for 25 minutes until the sauce has thickened to the consistency of corn syrup. Store Basic Sauce in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. . Yield: 2 cups
• In a blender combine the basic sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, oyster sauce, chili flakes, and garlic. While the blender is running add the vegetable oil in a slow steady stream. Once all the oil has been added continue to blend for 1 minute, until the dressing has emulsified. Store in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Yield: 1 cup

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD (NO NOODLES)

Steps:

• Whisk dressing and lime juice in a large bowl. Add chicken, coleslaw, cucumber, pepper and cilantro.
• Serve on greens and sprinkle with nuts.

ASIAN GLASS NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the shiitake mushrooms for at least 2 hours in lukewarm water. Wring the water out of the mushrooms, and slice them thinly (approx 1/8 inch thick). Set aside.
• Stir fry the veggies. Start by heating the garlic, on high heat, with the olive oil for approx 30 seconds.
• Add in the scallions, carrots, celery, shiitake mushrooms, 1/4 tsp of the sugar, and 1 Tbsp of oyster sauce and continue to stir fry for about 4-5 minutes.
• Add in the napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and the rest of the oyster sauce, and stir fry for 5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Boil the dangmyeon noodles for 7-10 minutes.
• Drain the water, and rinse the noodles in cold water.
• Set aside.
• Create the sauce for noodles by combining the vinegar, sugar, dark soy sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl and mix until the sugar dissolves.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the noodles with the sauce and ensure that it is evenly distributed.
• Add in the stir fried veggies, fresh cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds.
• Mix well and serve.
• This dish can be enjoyed hot or cold.