Thai Noodle Salad

julz654's Note:

These noodles are savoury but with a bit of spice, plus they are quick and easy to make, and make a great meal for a cold supper!! Courtesy of Rachael Ray !!!

• Total Time: 7 mins
• Prep Time: 7 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1/2 lb spaghetti (about 4 portions)

SAUCE

• 1/4 cup tahini (or creamy peanut butter)
• 1/4 cup dark soya sauce (tamari)
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

VEGETABLES

• 2 scallions (green onions)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 cup bean sprouts

GARNISH

• toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Fill a pot with salted water and start to boil for the noodles.
2. add peanut butter (or tahini) to a bowl and warm in microwave for about 20 seconds or until thin.
3. Add soya sauce, sesame oil hot sauce, vinegar and ginger and whisk together.
4. When noodles are aldente (cooked but a bit firm) chill under cold water.
5. Add cool noodles to sauce and mix.
6. Add in vegetables
7. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds
8. Could serve with grilled shrimp on the side.
9. ENJOY!

Reviews

[BoxerRebellion]

I only made the sauce, and since I didn't use it on a complete salad I don't want to give it a rating. It was not to our liking at all and we didn't use it. I made it with the tahini, and found it to be very vinegary and acidic, with an overpowering sesame flavor. Using peanut butter, especially if it had sugar in it, may have balanced it a little better (though I added sugar and honey and still didn't like it). Usually I like RR's asian dressings... oh well, next time :)

[Julie F]

Yum-o! This is my favorite sesame noodle type salad ever. The spice blend is perfect for me. Because I was serving this to my kids, I reduced the hot sauce to one teaspoon, rather than a tablespoon. I also used cabbage from a bagged coleslaw mix to make it super easy. I love it! Thank you Julz and Rachael!

[winkki]

A good noodle salad, easy to make. The sauce for some reason was very thick and hard to coat, but had good flavor. I think next time some roasted red peppers or grated carrot would add a great splash of color, too. Thanks so much for posting!