GLASS NOODLES SALAD RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Put mung bean noodles in a bowl and pour in lukewarm water to cover. Let soak until soft and pliable (about 15 minutes). Drain.
• Add noodles to a large pot of boiling water. Reduce to medium heat; cook until noodles are plump and glasslike (3 to 5 minutes). Drain in a colander; rinse with cold water; drain again.
• Cut into 3- or 4-inch lengths. Chill.
• Pour oil into a hot wok or skillet. Add chicken; saute until it loses its pink color. Break into small morsels. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
• Mix together chile, lime juice, nam pla, sugar, shallots and cilantro; pour over noodles and mix thoroughly. Add the chicken, shrimp and chilled noodles; mix well.
• Serve on a bed of thinly shredded lettuce.
• Garnish with the optional crisp-fried shallots.

Steps:

• Soak the shiitake mushrooms for at least 2 hours in lukewarm water. Wring the water out of the mushrooms, and slice them thinly (approx 1/8 inch thick). Set aside.
• Stir fry the veggies. Start by heating the garlic, on high heat, with the olive oil for approx 30 seconds.
• Add in the scallions, carrots, celery, shiitake mushrooms, 1/4 tsp of the sugar, and 1 Tbsp of oyster sauce and continue to stir fry for about 4-5 minutes.
• Add in the napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and the rest of the oyster sauce, and stir fry for 5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Boil the dangmyeon noodles for 7-10 minutes.
• Drain the water, and rinse the noodles in cold water.
• Set aside.
• Create the sauce for noodles by combining the vinegar, sugar, dark soy sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl and mix until the sugar dissolves.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the noodles with the sauce and ensure that it is evenly distributed.
• Add in the stir fried veggies, fresh cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds.
• Mix well and serve.
• This dish can be enjoyed hot or cold.