MUNG BEAN NOODLES RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Put the mung bean noodle sheets into a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let them slowly soften in the heat and water until they are submerged. Add more boiling water, if needed. If there are some thick, tough parts that don’t soften, tear them off and discard them.
• While the noodles are soaking, prepare the ingredients. Cut the top and bottom off the yellow bell pepper, then slice it in half and remove the core and seeds. Cut the pepper into thin strips. Cut the white radish, carrot and cucumbers into pieces about the same size as the bell pepper pieces. Lay the bean curd on the cutting board. Slicing parallel to the cutting board, cut the bean curd into three or four layers. Cut the bean curd into thin strips
• Mince the garlic clove then add it to the sesame paste and mix with the soy sauces, rice vinegar and sesame oil. Mix in chilli oil to taste then add enough hot water to thin out the sauce slightly. Check the consistency by dipping one of the bean-curd strips into it – it should lightly coat the bean curd. Taste the sauce and correct the seasonings, if needed.
• . Drain the mung bean noodle sheets then stack them on a cutting board and cut into strips 1cm )7/16in) wide. Pile them in the centre of a serving plate. Lay the vegetables in separate stacks around the noodles. Finely julienne the spring onion and lay the pieces over the noodles, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with the dressing on the side. Pour it over the ingredients and mix well just before eating.

Steps:

• Pre-soak the bean thread noodles with clean water for 10-15 minutes until soft. And then cook in boiling water for around 30 seconds (If you want it to be softer, cook for another 30 seconds). They become soft quickly after soaking.
• Clean spinach and remove the hard roots. Add a small pinch of salt and several drops of oil in boiling water, and then blanch the spinach and shred carrots for 20-30 seconds. Transfer out and soak in cool water. Squeeze the extra water out.
• In a small bowl, smash the garlic cloves and then add 1/2 tablespoon of hot water. Soak the garlic for half minute and then mix all the other seasonings. Set aside.
• Place bean thread noodles, spinach, carrots and dressing sauce in a large bowl. Combine well and then serve cold.