Cold noodles with tempeh is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Made with simple ingredients like noodles, tempeh, vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this dish is both healthy and delicious. The tempeh adds a protein boost, while the vegetables provide a variety of vitamins and minerals. The dressing, made with a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, adds a delicious savory flavor. Whether you are a vegetarian or just looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy noodles, this cold noodle dish with tempeh is sure to please.
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COLD NOODLES WITH TEMPEH
From the Vegetarian Times Magazine april 2000. Really great recipe, exotic taste but without exotic ingredients.
Provided by pneumatic_sally
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make croutons: In a large skillet, heat oil and 1 tbs soy sauce over medium heat.
- Break tempeh into small cubes and add to skillet.
- Cook, stirring often, until nicely browned and crisp.
- Sprinkly lightly with chili powder to taste and remove pan from heat.
- Drain on paper if you prefer.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add noodles, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Cook according to package directions, until al dente.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, sugar, pepper flakes,, 2 tbs soy sauce, and water.
- Set aside.
- Drain noodles, rinse under cold water and drain again.
- In a large bowl, combine noodles, bean sprouts, tempeh, scallions, cilantro, and peanuts.
- Whisk dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.
- Serve at room temp.
- Makes lovely leftovers.
- ***note:this peanut sauce recipe is excellent.
- If you dont have the tempeh, just eat it with noodles, or vice versa.
- If you cant get mung bean sprouts just skip them.
- You could add cucumber or sliced carrots.
- I eat the peanut sauce over a broccoli stir fry, it is so easy to whip up.
COLD SESAME NOODLES
Steps:
- Cook the noodles in large pot of boiling unsalted water over medium heat until barely tender and still firm. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cold. Drain the noodles really well and transfer to a wide bowl; toss with the sesame oil so they don't stick together. Chill.
- In a blender combine the peanut oil, ginger, garlic, chili paste, lime juice, brown sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, and hot water. Blend. Toss the noodles with the peanut sauce until well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled; garnish with the sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro.
COLD NOODLES WITH TOMATOES
Halved cherry tomatoes provide a strong flavor foundation for this cold noodle dish that's at once savory like gazpacho and refreshingly satiating like naengmyeon, the chilled Korean noodle soup. Inspired, too, by oi naengguk, a hydrating cold cucumber soup, this dish leans into the wonders of ripe tomatoes and lets you taste them as they are: raw and juicy. Julienned cucumber would taste wonderful here, as would supple poached shrimp or halved hard-boiled eggs.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, noodles, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes and salt. Let sit until juicy, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions, drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- Add the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, mustard and sesame oil to the tomatoes, and toss with a spoon until well combined. Stir the filtered water into the tomatoes and sprinkle the surface of the broth with the sesame seeds, radishes and scallions.
- Right before serving, add the ice to the broth. Divide the noodles among bowls, and ladle in the broth and any unmelted ice, making sure each serving gets a nice sprinkling of tomatoes, radishes, scallions and sesame seeds.
COLD SESAME NOODLES
This dish is full of ingredients that you can store in your pantry, such as noodles, soy sauce, and tahini (sesame paste). After you toss the cool noodles in the creamy sauce, drizzle them with Chinese chili oil to add a little kick to this simple side dish.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the noodles, and cook until just barely tender, 5 to 6 minutes, or according to the package instructions. Drain well. Toss them with the sesame oil to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, thin the sesame paste by stirring enough water into the paste to achieve the consistency of thick cream. Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Add the mixture to the sesame paste. Stir in the garlic, three quarters of the scallion, and the ginger.
- Just before serving, toss the chilled noodles with the sauce. Garnish with the remaining scallion and drizzle with the chili oil, if using.
Tips:
- To make the tempeh marinade more flavorful, use a variety of spices and herbs. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- If you don't have time to marinate the tempeh overnight, you can marinate it for at least 30 minutes.
- For a crispier tempeh, bake it in the oven instead of pan-frying it.
- Use a variety of vegetables in the noodle salad. Some good options include carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and radishes.
- For a more flavorful noodle salad, use a homemade dressing. A simple vinaigrette made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil is a good option.
- To make the noodle salad more refreshing, add some chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil, or mint.
Conclusion:
Cold noodles with tempeh is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.
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