Cold Udon Noodle Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Remove udon noodles from outer bag. Pierce inner pouch several times and place on a microwave-safe plate. Cook in the microwave until tender, about 90 seconds.
• Transfer noodles to a large bowl. Mix in bean sprouts, onion, carrot, mushrooms, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
• Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic, lime juice, white wine, sriracha sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour dressing over the noodle mixture in the bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 4 hours.

Steps:

• Dip the udon noodles in boiling water for 20 to 30 seconds.
• Drain and cool in cold water.
• Mix the noodles, green onion, celery, carrot, and coriander in a large bowl.
• Heat oil in a pan to medium-high.
• Add ginger and garlic and sauté for a couple minutes.
• Be careful not to burn.
• Remove from the heat, and add in the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar.
• Mix well, and pour over the noodles.
• This is best served cold.

Steps:

• Place shiitake in a bowl, cover with cold water and soak overnight.
• The next day, drain and place shiitake in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
• Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and drain. Place in a bowl with the mirin, soy, sake and bonito. Set aside.
• When ready to serve, place udon in a large bowl, cover with boiling water and set aside for 5 minutes. Drain, refresh under cold water, then drain again.
• Thinly slice shiitake (including stalks) and toss their marinade through the noodles with lettuce, cucumber, tomato and seaweed. Divide noodles between bowls, and top each with shiitake and a quarter of egg. Garnish with nori.

Steps:

• Combine the cucumber, scallions, and red bell pepper in a medium bowl and refrigerate.
• In a medium non-stick saute pan, lightly cook carrots and mushrooms in a medium pan with the sesame seeds, adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time. Continue to cook until carrots and mushrooms are tender. Cool. Add to cucumber mixture and keep refrigerated.
• Combine all ingredients for dressing and mix well. Toss with vegetables and noodles.

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, ginger, honey, tamari, sesame oil, and chili sauce in a large bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in the canola oil until the dressing is emulsified.
• Add the noodles, carrot, pepper, cucumber, green onions and cilantro. Gently mix to combine and serve.

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients with 1/4 cup water in a blender; set aside. Coat a large skillet or wok with cooking spray; heat over high heat and add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. When oil is hot, cook tofu and scallions 1 minute, then turn tofu once; cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer tofu to a cutting board, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a bowl with scallions. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to skillet. Stir in broccoli, edamame and mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peas, salt and pepper. Add noodles and vegetable mixture to tofu mixture. Toss with dressing to coat.

Steps:

• Combine garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter, chili paste (if using), scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir until combined; set aside while cooking noodles.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
• Transfer noodles to a bowl, pour dressing over, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Add sprouts and mushrooms, if desired. Serve.

Steps:

• Make the ponzu sauce:
• Place the stock, soy sauce, and sugar in a small saucepan and heat slowly until small bubbles appear around the rim. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the bonito flakes. Wait 2 minutes, then add the lemon and/or lime juice. Strain the mixture through a fine-woven muslin cloth- or coffee filter-lined colander. Chill the sauce for at least 20 minutes, or refrigerate up to several days.
• Assemble the salad:
• If the cooked noodles seem sticky or pasty, quickly rinse in cold water and drain well. Divide them among 4 shallow serving bowls. Garnish the noodles with sesame seeds and chives or scallions. Serve the chilled ponzu sauce on the side to drizzle on and toss in just before eating.