Plaza San Antonio's Spicy Oriental Noodle Salad |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe is from the San Antonio Express News food section. It is a very popular dish and a much asked for recipe. Ingredients:
1/2 cup soy sauce |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
1 teaspoon sesame oil |
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (you may want to start with less) |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce (thai hot chile sauce marked tuong or sriracha on the label) |
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti or 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine |
2 cups shredded napa cabbage |
1 cup shredded carrot |
1/2 cup diced red pepper |
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaf |
2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups shrimp or 2 cups beef (optional) |
salt, to taste |
Directions:
1. For Vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, garlic and Sriracha hot sauce.
2. Set aside.
3. For Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling bowl, add salt to taste, then add noodles and stir.
4. While noodles are cooking, prepare the cabbage, carrots, red pepper, cilantro and chicken, shrimp or beef.
5. When noodles are done, drain and immediately pour into a large bowl.
6. Add vinaigrette, vegetables and meat or fish; stir to combine thoroughly.
7. Serve.
8. Note: In testing, low-sodium soy sauce and whole-wheat pasta were preferred.
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