Chilli Prawn And Bean Thread Noodle Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Boil the noodles for 4 mins, then drain. Cool under running water, then drain again. Put into a large bowl, then using scissors, cut into shorter lengths.
• Halve cucumber lengthways, then scoop out the seeds. Slice into halfmoons and add to the noodles with the onions, tomatoes, chilli and prawns.
• Mix the lime zest, juice and chilli sauce to make a dressing and fold through noodles. Put a handful of spinach onto each serving plate, top with the noodles and cashews.

Steps:

• Shell and devein the prawns leaving the tails intact.
• Combine the prawns with the lemon juice, sauce, chillies and sugar in a large bowl.
• Place noodles in large heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water, stand until tender; drain.
• Combine noodles and mint with prawn mixture.

Steps:

• Place the cilantro, garlic and chile in a mortar and grind to a paste, or use a blender. Transfer this mixture to a saucepan, and add the vinegar, sugar and salt. Heat to a boil, remove from the heat and cool. Set aside.
• Cut the soaked noodles into 3-inch lengths. Mix the noodles, prawns, onions and celery together in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat. Add the tomato, and shrimps and gently toss again.
• Serve on lettuce leaves with cilantro leaves garnishing the top.

Steps:

• Cook prawns in simmering salted water for 1-2 minutes.
• Remove with slotted spoon and set aside to cool.
• Place noodles, spinach leaves, prawns and sprouts in serving bowl.
• Make dressing by combining ingredients.
• Pour over salad, toss and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• In a small saucepan stir together all dressing ingredients except sesame oil until cornstarch is dissolved. Bring dressing to a boil, stirring, and simmer, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Cool dressing completely and stir in sesame oil. Dressing may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
• Discard mushroom stems and cut caps into thin slices. In a large non-stick skillet heat vegetable oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté mushrooms, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 5 minutes. On a platter chill mushrooms in one layer 15 minutes, or until cool.
• In a saucepan bring 6 cups water to a boil and remove pan from heat. Stir in noodles and soak 15 minutes. Drain noodles well in a colander and with scissors cut into 6-inch lengths.
• While noodles are soaking, cut cabbage crosswise into fine shreds and snow peas diagonally into slivers. Cut bell pepper into julienne strips.
• In a large bowl toss together noodles, mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, scallions, and dressing. Serve salad sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil.
• Pour over the vermicelli. Let it sit for a few minutes until it softens and becomes translucent.
• Drain water and rinse with cold water.
• Allow to drain.
• In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, fish sauce and sugar. Microwave for 30 seconds.
• Stir to finish dissolving the sugar. Add the sesame oil.
• In a serving bowl, combine the noodles, sauce, peanuts, scallions, carrot, cilantro and mint. Mix well to combine.
• Taste for seasoning and correct. For a spicy version, mince a jalapeno and add to taste to the sauce to before microwaving.