SPICY ASIAN CELLOPHANE NOODLE SALAD

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Asian style salad with cellophane noodles, hard boiled eggs, fried tofu, and sauteed zucchini and onion, tossed with a tasty, spicy Thai chile sauce.

Provided by SUMMER530

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Asian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 eggs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ large onion, sliced
1 large zucchini, julienned
1 (14 ounce) package tofu, drained and cubed
1 clove garlic
7 Thai chiles, chopped
3 tablespoons fish sauce
¼ cup lime juice
⅔ teaspoon sugar
⅓ teaspoon salt
1 quart water
8 ounces cellophane noodles
½ head lettuce, chopped

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover, and bring a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and zucchini until tender. Mix in the tofu, and continue to cook and stir until browned on all sides.
  • With a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic and Thai chiles into a fine paste. Mix with the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and salt.
  • Bring 1 quart water to boil in a pot. Turn off heat, and soak the cellophane noodles in the hot water 1 minute, or until soft.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the eggs, tofu mixture, garlic and chile paste, noodles, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67.5 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1125.5 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

Pj B
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This salad is a great party dish. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


AL SAKIB
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I love the spicy dressing on this salad. It's the perfect way to add a little heat to your meal.


Full Story
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


SHAHIN RAZY OFICILE
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I added some chopped peanuts to this salad for extra crunch. It was a great addition.


Md Sagen
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I substituted parsley in this recipe. It was still delicious.


Aown Kulachi
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Michael Dawson
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I love the texture of the cellophane noodles in this salad. They're so chewy and satisfying.


James Peak
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice noodles.


Michael Anderson
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rajendra Dhami
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.


Sajid Ali Chaudhary
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet and sour dressing is the perfect complement to the spicy chicken.


Keegan Macisaac
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Anton Maguire
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors were so well-balanced that the spiciness wasn't overpowering.


Kara Kim
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Denisa Hrickova
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


Krishna Shah
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.


Ayomide Lamikuti
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This spicy Asian cellophane noodle salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the cellophane noodles added a unique texture. I will definitely be making this again.