Asian seasonings liven up a simple cold noodle salad in this recipe from Chef Theresa Lin, best known for the food design on the hit film, Eat Drink Man Woman. It is made with a pasta alternative from House Tofu, but you could substitute pasta or noodles - cook noodles according to package directions.
Ingredients:
- 1 pkg (8 oz) House Tofu Shirataki spaghetti shape*
- 1/2 large napa cabbage
- 2 large carrots
- 2 stalks celery
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- Seasonings:
- 2 Tbsp sweet soy sauce paste or soy sauce
- 1 tsp Szechuan brown peppercorn oil or House Rayu (chili oil)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp garlic cloves smashed
Preparation:
Directions:
1) Cook Tofu Shirataki in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain and dry well. Cut into manageable size and set aside.
2) Cut cabbage, carrot, celery into 2-inch long silvers. Arrange around edge of a plate to form a circle.
3) Put Tofu Shirataki in the center. Mix soy sauce paste, oil and garlic. Serve cold.
* House Tofu Shirataki is a pasta alternative made by blending the root of a member of the yam family with tofu. Braised Tofu recipe by Chef Theresa Lin. Printed with permission of Nicole Kruse, Dentsu Communications
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1) Cook Tofu Shirataki in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain and dry well. Cut into manageable size and set aside.
2) Cut cabbage, carrot, celery into 2-inch long silvers. Arrange around edge of a plate to form a circle.
3) Put Tofu Shirataki in the center. Mix soy sauce paste, oil and garlic. Serve cold.
* House Tofu Shirataki is a pasta alternative made by blending the root of a member of the yam family with tofu. Braised Tofu recipe by Chef Theresa Lin. Printed with permission of Nicole Kruse, Dentsu Communications
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Main Chinese Food Recipe File
