Best Rice Noodle Salad With Crispy Tofu And Lime Peanut Dressing Recipes

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RICE NOODLE SALAD WITH SALTED PEANUTS AND HERBS



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This satisfying salad has rice noodles and vegetables in equal measure, making it bright, crisp and light. The peanuts add richness and a salty crunch, along with a dose of protein. And the dressing is a little spicy and a lot tangy, with a pungent kick from fish sauce, garlic and ginger. The recipe makes just enough dressing to lightly coat the vegetables and noodles, but if you're a fan of heavily dressed salads, consider doubling it. Any leftover will keep in the fridge for up to a week, and you'll be happy to drizzle it on fish, chicken and all kinds of vegetables.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, noodles, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Pinch of fine sea salt
8 ounces pad Thai rice noodles
3 tablespoons lime juice (from about 2 limes), plus more to taste
2 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 garlic clove, finely grated or mashed to a paste
1 to 2 bird's-eye or serrano chiles, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber, preferably Persian
Handful of lettuce leaves, torn if large
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Large handful of fresh, soft herbs, such as dill, mint and cilantro
1/2 cup roasted and salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss radishes and carrot with vinegar, sugar and salt, and let sit while preparing remaining ingredients.
  • Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Immediately transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside to drain.
  • In a small bowl, prepare the dressing: Stir together lime juice, oil, fish sauce, ginger, garlic and chiles.
  • Pile noodles in a large bowl, then top with radish and carrot mixture and any juices from the bowl, cucumber, lettuce, scallions, herbs, peanuts and eggs, if using. Drizzle the dressing over the top.

RICE SALAD WITH PEANUTS AND TOFU



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With a little advance preparation, this spicy salad can be made in 30 minutes. You can cook the two kinds of rices together if you soak the red rice for an hour first; the antioxidant-rich pigment from the red rice will bleed into the white rice, turning it an attractive pale rusty color, which is nice. The marinade and the rice will keep for about 3 days in the refrigerator. The baked tofu will also keep, in the marinade, for a couple of days.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup red rice, soaked for 1 hour and drained
1 cup basmati or jasmine rice, rinsed
2 1/2 cups water
Salt to taste (I use about 3/4 teaspoon)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup lightly toasted unsalted peanuts, chopped (about 2 ounces)
1 cup English peas, steamed for 5 minutes if using fresh, thawed if frozen
1 bunch green onions or, chopped, or 1/4 cup chopped chives
1 to 2 serrano chiles or bird chiles, minced
Romaine or leaf lettuce for the platter or plates
1 avocado, sliced, avocado for garnish (1 avocado)
Black sesame seeds for garnish
1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce, preferably tamari
1 14-ounce block of organic extra-firm tofu (find one that is not too dry)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/8 teaspoon of cayenne
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons toasted peanut oil
3 tablespoons grapeseed grape seed oil or canola oil (use 6 tablespoons if toasted peanut oil is not available)
Chopped cilantro (whatever is left of the bunch you use for the salad) or cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Combine the two kinds of two rices in a medium saucepan. Add water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender and all of the liquid in the pan has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Remove lid, place a clean dishtowel across the pan (not touching the rice) and return lid to the pan. Let sit undisturbed for 15 minutes or longer. Remove lid and towel, transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Add cilantro, peanuts, peas, scallions or chives and chiles and toss together.
  • While rice is cooking, preheat oven to 375 degreesºF. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Pat tofu dry with paper towels and cut laterally into 4 equal squares, then cut squares into strips.
  • In a large, wide bowl whisk together soy sauce, ginger, garlic, shallot, cumin, cayenne, honey or agave nectar, 2 teaspoons of the lime juice, 3 tablespoons of the grape seed or canola oil, and cilantro to taste. Pat each square of tofu dry with paper towels, then dip into marinade, making sure to coat both sides. Transfer to baking sheet. Do not drain the marinade.
  • Bake tofu for 10 to 15 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to color and marinade sets on the surface. Remove from heat.
  • Add remaining lime juice to the marinade and whisk in remaining oil. Add to rice mixture and toss.
  • Line a platter or wide bowl, or individual plates with lettuce leaves and top with rice mixture. Lay tofu strips on top, garnish with avocado slices, black sesame seeds if desired, and cilantro, and serve.

RICE NOODLE SALAD



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You can use Southeast Asian rice sticks or Chinese cellophane noodles (made from bean starch) for this Thai salad. It makes a satisfying lunch, or serve it as a starter or side dish (it will serve up to 6 as a side).

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce or 1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons finely minced ginger (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or a pinch of cayenne
2 tablespoons Chinese sesame oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 ounces dried rice noodles (rice sticks) or cellophane noodles
1/2 small Napa cabbage or 1 romaine heart
3 scallions, cleaned and thinly sliced on the diagonal (optional)
1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1 medium carrot, grated or cut in fine julienne
Lettuce leaves for the bowl or platter

Steps:

  • Mix together the dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings. Place the rice or cellophane noodles in a bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for 20 minutes, and drain.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the noodles. Cook about 1 minute, or until tender. Drain well and coarsely chop using scissors. Toss with all but 2 tablespoons of the dressing.
  • If using Napa cabbage, cut the halved cabbage in half again, cut out the core, then slice crosswise into thin strips. If using romaine, cut in half, then slice crosswise into thin strips. Toss with the noodles, along with the scallions, cilantro, and carrot.
  • Line a platter or bowl with lettuce leaves and pile on the salad. Spoon on the remaining dressing, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 723 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RICE NOODLE SALAD WITH CRISPY TOFU AND LIME-PEANUT DRESSING



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Unrefined expeller-pressed peanut oil contributes a wonderful nutty flavor to this dressing

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces thin rice noodles
1 tablespoon peanut oil, canola oil or rice bran oil
2 ounces firm tofu, sliced and blotted dry with paper towels
1 small or 1/2 large red bell pepper, cut in 2-inch-long julienne
2 Tbsp Minced Chives
1/4 cup minced cilantro
4 cups slivered romaine lettuce leaves (chiffonade)
1 ounce dry-roasted peanuts
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
Salt to taste
1 small garlic clove, pureed
1/3 cup unrefined expeller-pressed or roasted peanut oil
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1/2 teaspoon Asian hot pepper oil

Steps:

  • Place the rice threads in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Let sit for 20 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes and add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, canola oil or rice bran oil. When the oil is hot, add the tofu and saute on both sides until golden brown. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Cut in matchsticks.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add salt to taste if desired. Drain the noodles and add to the boiling water. Boil 1 minute, then drain, rinse briefly with cold water, and using a scissors, cut into manageable lengths. Transfer to a salad bowl and add the tofu, red pepper, chives, cilantro, lettuce and half the peanuts.
  • Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup. Pour over the noodles and toss together. Sprinkle the remaining peanuts over the top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 297, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 298 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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