Easy Spicy Udon Cold Salad Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

1 (7 ounce) package fresh udon noodles (such as Ka-Me®)

½ (14.5 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained

½ onion, thinly sliced

1 carrot, grated

½ (4.5 ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained

1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste

1 tablespoon diced ginger

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 splash lime juice

1 splash white wine

1 dash sriracha sauce

1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Methods :

Step 1

Remove udon noodles from outer bag. Pierce inner pouch several times and place on a microwave-safe plate. Cook in the microwave until tender, about 90 seconds.

Step 2

Transfer noodles to a large bowl. Mix in bean sprouts, onion, carrot, mushrooms, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Step 3

Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic, lime juice, white wine, sriracha sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour dressing over the noodle mixture in the bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 4 hours.