Spicy Ramen Noodle Slaw

Submitted by Chef Chet

"This is a spiced up version of a quick and easy salad. This particular recipe won a prize at my office Luau themed pot-luck. Goes great with Kalua Pig Recipe #358671."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb Coleslaw, prepared (Shredded is recommended over chopped)
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed (leaves can be chopped or left whole)
• 1 cup slivered almonds (optional to toast)
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 (3 ounce) package chicken-flavored ramen noodles (uncooked & crumbled)
• 3⁄4 cup toasted sesame oil
• 3⁄4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar (red pepper)
• 1⁄8 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Angostura bitters (optional)

directions

1. Put the cole slaw in a large bowl.
2. Open the Ramen noodles and take out the seasoning pack.
3. Crumble the noodles and set aside.
4. Add the cilantro, onions, almonds, and sunflower seeds to the slaw mixture and mix together.
5. In a separate bowl mix oil, vinegar, soy, bitters and seasoning packets from the Ramen noodles.
6. Pour over the cole slaw mixture,toss and chill at least 1/2 hour. (overnight is preferred).
7. For a crunchier salad, add the crumbled noodles and chill 1/2 hour before serving. To have soft noodles, add the crumbled noodles and chill overnight.