Stir Fry Noodle Salad Recipe

Going for a picnic with your friends or family in this great weather. We usually pack juices, sandwiches or junk food etc for some bites. Instead of junk food and chips try this amazing stir fry noodle salad recipe which is my all time favourite.

Tofu is a staple in Japanese cooking, where it is used in salads, noodle dishes and soups, as well as deep-fried. Also known as bean curd, it's high in protein, low in fat and calories, and free from cholesterol. Available in most supermarkets, tofu is made by soaking dried soy beans in water, then they're crushed, the 'milk' is separated off and a coagulant is added so the mixture separates into curds and whey - a bit like making cheese.

It's a perfect picnic snack. Easy to make and pack and does not require any heating. Go ahead and try this new recipe and share it with your friends.

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Prep Time

15 Mins

Cook Time

10M

Total Time

25 Mins

Recipe By: Pooja Gupta

Recipe Type: Salad

Serves: 6

Ingredients

Kaffir lime leaves (from supermarkets and oriental food stores) - 8

Blocks egg noodle - 4 tbsp

Sesame oil - 4 tbsp

Red peppers, deseeded and finely sliced - 2

Carrots, sliced into batons - 2

Large knob ginger, finely chopped

Bunch spring onion, finely sliced

Soy sauce - 6 tbsp

Handfuls bean sprouts - 2 large

Block tofu, cut into cubes - 15 cubes

Bunch coriander, stalks finely chopped, leaves roughly chopped - 1 large

Garlic cloves, finely chopped - 2

For the dressing

Rice wine vinegar - ½ cup

Lemongrass - 2 sticks

Piece fresh red chilli (about one-third) - 1 small

Golden caster sugar - 2 tbsp

How to Prepare

To make the dressing, tip all the ingredients and 4 of the torn lime leaves in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat to infuse.

Cook the noodles according to pack instructions, then drain and toss with 3 tablespoon of the sesame oil.

Leave to cool, tossing occasionally so they don't stick. Set aside.

Heat the rest of the oil in a wok and stir-fry the peppers, carrots, ginger and garlic for just 1 min, then set aside.

To serve, tip the noodles into a bowl and drain over the dressing.

Finely shred the remaining lime leaves and toss in with all the other ingredients, setting aside a small handful of coriander leaves.

Taste the noodles, adding a splash more vinegar, soy or sesame oil to suit your taste.

Pile the noodles onto a platter or into a large bowl.

Scatter over the rest of the coriander and serve.