Shanghai noodle salad –Are you ready to blow your taste buds away with a culinary adventure that’s as cool as a summer breeze? Look no further than this Shanghai Cold Noodle Salad! Perfect for those hot days when you want something refreshing yet satisfying. Let’s dive right into the deliciousness!
Feast Your Eyes!
Check out this eye-catching dish that’s going to steal the show at your dinner table!
Ingredients to Make Your Taste Buds Dance:
Gather up these delightful ingredients, and let the magic begin:
- 200g of rice noodles (or your noodle of choice)
- 1 cup of shredded carrots
- 1 cup of thinly sliced cucumbers
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (red for a pop of color is preferred!)
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of sugar (because life is sweet!)
- 1 teaspoon of chili oil (adjust based on your heat preference!)
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions Time! Let’s Get Cooking:
Now, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this delicious salad!
- First things first, bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook those rice noodles according to the package instructions, and once they are al dente, drain and rinse them under cold water. Give them a good shake to remove excess water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, bell pepper, and cilantro. Toss them together like you’re a world-class salad chef!
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili oil. This dressing is the secret to taking your salad from good to absolutely fabulous!
- Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss everything together until every strand of noodle is coated in that deliciousness.
- Serve the salad in individual bowls and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for that extra crunch. Voilà, your Shanghai Cold Noodle Salad is ready to impress!
Now sit back, dig in, and let this dish transport you to the streets of Shanghai, one noodle at a time. Enjoy every bite of your culinary creation!