09-01 Asian Noodle salad

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Get the steamer heating.
This takes separate tasks and then they are all put together at the end.

Dressing-
Mix
1/2 c soy sauce
1/2 c canola oil
1/4 c rice vinegar
1 T ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
2 T brown sugar
Mix well and chill until needed.

Cook according to package directions:
1 lb soba noodles or angel hair pasta (1/2 whole grain)
Drain, and fry in
2 T sesame oil
turning often.

Mix
3 T sesame oil
2 cloves garlic
salt and pepper
Toss with
1 lb tofu, cubed OR shrimp peeled & deveined OR 1 lb chicken, cooked and cubed
Spread on silpat sheet and bake at 425 for 7-10 minutes (shrimp will be pink)
Toss with 1/4 c dressing and set aside.

Place in large serving bowl:
1/4 lb cabbage, chopped and steamed
handful of snow peas (or broccoli, chopped), steamed
1/2 colored bell pepper, julienned
1 med cucumber, cubed

Place fried noodles on top and add your tofu or shrimp, etc. Add dressing a little at a time and toss gently.
Go easy on the dressing, it goes a long way. You won't use it all.
Sprinkle with
10-20 basil or cilantro leaves, torn or chopped
toasted sesame seeds

This is my adaptation of a recipe I found in the newspaper.