Asian Glass Noodle Salad
Light and full of freshness, this Chinese Glass Noodle Salad will be a great side to your dish. =)
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 64kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 50 grams glass noodles
- 2 medium carrots, peeled
- ½ medium cucumber
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed chili pepper
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Using a really sharp knife or a mandolin, if you have, cut the carrots and cucumber into thin strips, like spaghetti. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring to boil the water. Once boiling, add the glass noodles and boil for 1 minute.Add the carrot strips to the same saucepan and boil for an additional 1 minute.Take off the heat and let the carrot strips and glass noodles soak for another 2 minutes in the hot water.Transfer the carrots and noodles into a large sieve and rinse with cold water, to stop the cooking process.Transfer the carrots and noodles into a large mixing bowl, place the garlic, pepper and green onions on top.Set aside.
- Heat up a skillet over high heat. Once the skillet is hot, carefully add the vegetable oil and allow to heat up, about 30 seconds.
- When the oil is hot, carefully pour the hot oil over the spices in the mixing bowl.Add the sesame oil, soy sauce and apple cider vinegar.Give the salad a good but gentle toss, allow to completely cool down.
- Transfer to a serving bowl before serving and enjoy!