Crispy Udon Noodle Salad with Soy-Ginger Dressing Recipe

 

- Ingredients:

• 1 package (8 ounces) udon noodles
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
• 1/4 cup sliced scallions
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

 

- For the Soy-Ginger Dressing

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

 

- Directions

1. Cook the udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Add the bell peppers and snow peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the cooked udon noodles to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are crispy and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Slowly whisk in the vegetable oil until the dressing is well combined.
5. In a large bowl, toss together the crispy udon noodles, bell peppers, snow peas, scallions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts. Drizzle with the soy-ginger dressing and toss to coat.
6. Serve the udon noodle salad immediately, garnished with additional chopped peanuts and cilantro, if desired.