Gochujang Noodle Salad

Name: Gochujang Noodle Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1/2 block silken tofu; 2 tablespoon gochujang; 2 tablespoons mirin; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; juice of 2 limes; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; pinch salt; 1 pack rice noodles (or any of your favorite noodle); 1/4 head cabbage, shredded; 1 jicama, cut into matchsticks; 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks; 1/2 cucumber, cut into matchsticks; handful cilantro leaves and stems; 1/2 cup peanuts roughly smashed

2 steps

Prep:30min

Silken tofu is the base to a deliciously creamy dressing that is drizzled over veggies and noodles for a refreshing, spicy salad.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:48:27 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories531.5 kcal (27%)

Total Fat14.7 g (21%)

Carbs87 g (33%)

Sugars10.8 g (12%)

Protein14.2 g (28%)

Sodium329.8 mg (16%)

Fiber10.6 g (38%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

For the Dressing

0.5 blocksilken tofu

2 tablespoongochujang

2 tablespoonsmirin

¼ cuprice vinegar

2juice of limes

1 tablespoonsesame oil

salt

For the Salad:

1 packrice noodles

or any of your favorite noodle

0.5cucumber

½ cuppeanuts

Instructions

For the Dressing:

Step 1

-Place all ingredients in a small blender and blend until completely smooth. Store in fridge for up to two weeks. If the dressing is a bit thick, adjust with more vinegar or some water.

Assembling the Salad:

Step 2

-Cook the noodles as directed, thens strain and rinse them well under cold water. Allow to drain for a few minutes then toss with a generous amount of the dressing. -Place the noddles in a large bowl and neatly arrange the match stick veggies around them. sprinkle with the cilantro and crushed peanuts, then drizzle with plenty more dressing before serving.