For the Salad:
• 2 cups cooked vermicelli or Chinese noodles
• ½ cup cooked shrimp or shredded cooked chicken
• 1 recipe Oriental Cucumber Relish (see recipe below)
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• Chopped fresh cilantro
For the Relish:
• 3 serrano or Thai green chiles, stems removed, minced
• 1 large cucumber, peeled and finely diced
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 4 green onions, chopped, including the tops
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon sugar
Combine all the ingredients for the relish and allow to sit for at least an hour to blend the flavors.
Toss the noodles with the shrimp and cucumber relish. Garnish with the peanuts and cilantro and serve.
Servings |
2 to 4 |
|
|