Cold Cellophane Noodles and Chicken |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Let the kids help with this recipe. Buy precooked rotisserie chicken to speed things up. Ingredients:
1 (3 3/4 ounce) package cellophane noodles (or bean-thread) |
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or thinly sliced |
1 cup grated carrot |
1 cup peeled grated cucumber |
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil |
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce |
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar |
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger |
Directions:
1. Boil 3 cups water.
2. Put noodles in a large bowl and pour over boiling water.
3. Let sit about 5 minutes, stirring, until noodles feel soft.
4. Drain and rinse under very cold running water for about 2 minutes, until noodles are cold.
5. Drain well and place in serving bowl.
6. In a small bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger.
7. Pour dressing over the noodles and stir well.
8. Arrange the chicken on top of the noodles, in the middle; put the carrots and cucumbers around the edges.
9. Serve cold.
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