Summer Cold Noodle Salad

As the weather in Minnesota is an average 80-degree plus. We can get fresh vegetables such as lettuce leaves, spring onion, and fresh carrots from the farmers market. It is also good for picnics since this covid_19 scare made people spend time outdoor. The noodle salad is of Asian flavor that could also be made as a vegetarian dish by skipping the meat. Every time we made the salad, the sesame ginger dressing is also my favorite and it has delightful ginger flavor. Most of the dressing is a combination of soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, and miso paste with rice vinegar.

Soba noodle is a great ingredient for that cold salad since it can hold the dressing due to  its texture, meat or seafood that can be added to the salad. I was thrilled to make the new recipe that has my attention when I was at the culinary school. Every day is always an exciting day to learn a new recipe. The world may seem smaller because of the information highway and new learning techniques. Some children learn from the  " youtube" video to make something of their interest. Such as car repairs, farming, music, building, and so on. 

In life, we are facing unpredictable events, and miracles are happening for no reason. We may have the individual purpose of living in a good way and manner that we choose. But it is very important for every human being to adopt the culture of caring for others with empathy. I am writing this recipe in my blog so I can easily share by sending my link every time my family and friends are curious about how to make it. Since I usually share the food that I make and whenever I have a chance. I also appreciate it if my friends treat me with their homemade food. As is our Burmese culture, sharing food with others has been traditionally adopted since the time of our ancestors. During the Covid-19 period, there is no more summer party since there are rules and regulations. Sometimes my sister or her friend stays in a different country or different state thinks of the food we shared during school days and wants to know how to cook it. If there is a question it is easier for me to share the link. 

Cold Noodle Salad ( 1-2 Serving)

Ingredients

1/3 of 8 oz  Soba Noodle or Buck Wheat Noodle 

1 cup   Sliced Ham

1/2 cup Sliced Spring onion

1/2 cup Jullieaned Carrot

1/4 cup Jullieaned cucumber

1/4 cup Jullieaned Red bell pepper

1/4 cup Julleaned Yellow bell pepper

1 tbsp  Roasted Sesame seeds

1 tbsp  Wakame Seaweeds ( cut into thin strip) For garnishing

Dressing for the Salad

Ingredients

1 orange 

1 tbsp Sesame oil

1 tbsp Light Soy sauce

1 tsp  Hoisin Sauce

1 tsp  crushed Ginger

1 tsp  ( 1 clove ) Garlic

2 tbsp Peanut butter with honey

1 tsp  Roasted Sesame seeds

1 tsp Brown Sugar

1/2 tsp Salt 

Instructions

1. On the stovetop, boil water in the 3 qt pot and let the water boil first, then add the noodle. When the noodle is soft enough to chew, drain and rinse with cold water. Strain in the colander.

2. On the plate, get all the ingredients ready. But, make sure to wash all the vegetables thoroughly before cutting. 

3. In the bowl, add all the ingredients for the dressing ( Orange Ginger Dressing). Mix thoroughly with the whip.

4. add all the strained noodles into the mixing bowl together with the dressing. 

5. In the serving plate, arrange the bibb leaves and put all the mixed noodles on it.

Add the wakame strips, roasted sesame seeds on top as the garnishing.

6. Enjoy it right away or bring it to the summer picnic in the chilled icebox.