Hence, the name!
What are glass noodles, and hey tell me I can get them at my local shops!
Yes it’s possible for you to!
The lime cashew crumble really makes this salad, so don’t skip it!
The packet I get is pictured above.
Typically in Asian cuisines, theyre used in soups, spring rolls, and stir fries.
Cant find glass noodles?No problems!
Rice vermicelli noodles make a perfect substitute.
Theyre not see through.
But thats ok, we shall survive!
But feel free to add more vegetables instead to make it a side salad, or a meat-free meal.
Try not to skip the fresh herbs, they bring such a lovely freshness to this salad!
Also, dont skip the lime cashew crumble.
Make it once, and youll understand why I say that.
Bean thread / glass noodles / cellophane noodles all the names these noodles go by!
See above for a close up photo.
The lime cashew crumble really makes this salad, so don’t skip it!
Find it in the Asian or noodle aisle of grocery stores.
Or, you’ve got the option to substitute with vermicelli noodles in a pinch!
Shred it or slice into batons.
The hoisin dressing is slightly creamy so it clings to the slippery noodles better
Carrot, cucumber and cabbage The vegetables Ive opted for.
I like to julienne the carrot and cabbage so they jumble up nicely with the noodles.
Other vegetable suggestions bean sprouts (handy no prep!
Mint & coriander/cilantro These herbs bring a fabulous South East Asian freshness to this salad!
Really try not to skip these, if you could.
To do this, I use a touch of mayonnaise.
Kewpie mayonnaise Dont get turned off by the inclusion of mayonnaise in the dressing!
Plus, were usingKewpiemayonnaise.
Everyone knows this Japanese mayo is the best one around!
Soy sauce Provides the saltiness in the dressing.
Hoisin flavour, touch of sweetness and also helps thicken the dressing because hoisin is a thick sauce.
Love the Chinese five spice flavour in it.
Chinese five spice powder For more five spice flavour goodness!
This is a spice blend available at everyday grocery stores.
Rice vinegar An Asian vinegar made out of (wait for it…..) rice!
Fresh ginger The dressing only calls for 3/4 teaspoon of finely grated ginger, for background flavour.
I dont use a lot because theres plenty of other flavours going on.
But feel free to dial it up!
Lime cashew crumble (dont skip this!)
This is a fabulous, effortless finishing touch that gives this noodle salad thatje ne sais quoi!
Its limey, salty and sweet, and makes cashews even better than they already are.
Heres all you need:
Thank you for inventing thisChef JB.
We love your clever, simple ideas like this that make food even tastier with such little effort!
How to make glass noodle salad
Far out what a treat a 4 step recipe.
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Soak glass noodlesin boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes until they become transparent and soften.
Then drain and when cool enough to handle, loosen the tangle of noodles.
Note:Some packets will say to soak in cold water.
Or try it, get annoyed when it doesnt work, drain then soak in boiling water.
(That would be me.)
Toss lime cashewingredients in a bowl.
They can be used immediately or set aside for a while until needed.
Shake dressingingredients in a jar.
Toss Place all the salad ingredientsexcept the lime cashewsin a bowl and pour over the dressing.
Then add half the cashews and toss through.
Pour into a large serving bowl or individual serving bowls, then sprinkle over the remaining cashews.
This is what I do everything is kept in the fridge.
Cabbage, carrot and cucumber slice, store in container.
Shredded chicken store in container.
Lime crumble make and keep in the fridge.
If you made it a day+ ahead, give it a fresh spritz of lime juice and zest.
Dressing shake in jar, store in fridge.
Handy for meal prep / work lunches.
Hope you love this as much as I do!
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Perfectly positioned on the cow hide rug…… a little disturbing, perhaps!
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