Late night craving
Every once in awhile I get a huge craving for this salad – usually at around 10pm. It rates the highest star power on my list of favorite recipes.
Thai noodle salad
Ingredients:
- 12 to 15 ounces dried chukka soba noodles (also called “chow mein” noodles)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- Juice and grated peel of one lime
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes (or 2 teaspoons chili sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
Boil the noodles until they are tender, about 4-5 minutes. (Do not over-cook.) Pour them into a colander and rinse with cold water. Let drain thoroughly.
In a large bowl combine the sesame oil, rice vinegar, juice and grated lime peel, soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes and minced garlic. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add carrot, peanuts and cilantro.
Cut through noodles with a knife to make more manageable lengths. Toss noodles with sauce until well mixed. If you can wait, try to chill salad for an hour before serving. Toss again before serving.
NOTE: 2 teaspoons of the dried red pepper flakes makes this salad really hot. Use what you feel is appropriate.
