Why recipe has been modified to support recovery from processed food addiction. This salad makes a wonderful, tasty, satisfying meal. The noodles can be served warm or cold.
| Recipe Makes 3 servings. One Serving Provides: 1 grain serving 10 oz vegetables ½ oz fat |
This recipe is broken in three parts. The noodles*, the slaw, and the dressing. Make the dressing first. While the dressing is cooling, get the slaw ingredients together. The noodles can be made ahead of time and served cold or cook them just before serving.
Asian Dressing
Makes about 10 oz dressing.
- 5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 5 Tbsp rice vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- .5 oz fresh ginger zest
- 1 ½ oz peanut butter
- 1 tsp Sambal Oelek or Sriracha, optional
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan, over medium low heat, add soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, garlic, and ginger. Bring to boil, remove from heat then whisk in the peanut butter and hot sauce.
- Set aside to cool then divide into 3 servings.
- Keep leftovers in refrigerator, in a sealed container. Use within 4 to 5 days.
The Slaw
Use any combination of vegetables that will equal 30 oz.
- 18 oz shredded cabbage
- 9 oz carrots, julienned
- 3 oz sweet onions, chopped small
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl toss the cabbage, carrots and onions.
- Divide into 3 servings, toss with the dressing.
- If batch cooking, keep in refrigerator, in a sealed container. Use within 4 to 5 days.
The Noodles
- 6 oz of dry noodles*
- 3-4 drops toasted sesame oil, optional
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the noodles according to package directions. Strain noodles, sprinkle with a few drops of toasted sesame oil.
- Divide into 3 servings. Noodles can be served hot or cold. To serve, put the noodles in the bottom of a bowl then heap the slaw over the noodles. Optional to increase fat serving by garnishing with ½ oz chopped peanuts or sunflower seeds.
- Keep leftovers, in refrigerator, in a sealed container up to 5 days.
Notes
- 2 oz dry noodles makes 1 grain serving
- Noodle options include edamame or black bean