Spicy Asian Cellophane Noodle Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Spicy Asian Cellophane Noodle Salad
40 min.
4
420kcal

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Craving a vibrant and flavorful explosion in your mouth? Look no further than this Spicy Asian Cellophane Noodle Salad! This dairy-free delight clocks in at a reasonable 420 calories per serving, making it a guilt-free indulgence that's perfect for a quick lunch, a satisfying main course, or a colorful side dish.

Imagine delicate cellophane noodles, softened to perfection, mingling with a medley of textures and tastes. We're talking perfectly cooked eggs, providing a creamy richness, and crispy tofu that's been browned to golden perfection alongside tender onions and zucchini. But the real magic lies in the spicy Asian-inspired dressing! Fresh Thai chiles and fragrant garlic are pounded into a fiery paste, then tempered with the tang of lime juice, the savory depth of fish sauce, and a touch of sweetness from sugar.

The key to this salad's success is the balance of flavors: the heat of the chiles, the umami of the fish sauce, the brightness of the lime, and the subtle sweetness tie everything together beautifully. And all of these ingredients are tossed together with crisp lettuce, ensuring a refreshing crunch in every bite, the recipe is ready in just 40 minutes. Get ready to awaken your taste buds and experience a burst of Asian-inspired deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • ounces vermicelli 
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons fish sauce 
  • clove garlic 
  • 0.5 head lettuce chopped
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime 
  • 0.5 large onion sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.7 teaspoon sugar 
  •  thai chiles chopped
  • 14 ounce spicy tofu cubed drained
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • quart water 
  • large zucchini julienned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • pot
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover, and bring a boil.
  2. Remove from heat, cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
  4. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and zucchini until tender.
  5. Mix in the tofu, and continue to cook and stir until browned on all sides.
  6. With a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic and Thai chiles into a fine paste.
  7. Mix with the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and salt.
  8. Bring 1 quart water to boil in a pot. Turn off heat, and soak the cellophane noodles in the hot water 1 minute, or until soft.
  9. In a large bowl, toss together the eggs, tofu mixture, garlic and chile paste, noodles, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories420kcal
Protein16.2%
Fat26.32%
Carbs57.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.27
Glycemic Load
1.78
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.410434681436%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.36mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Isorhamnetin
0.94mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
6.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:420.29kcal
21.01%
Fat:12.38g
19.05%
Saturated Fat:2.49g
15.58%
Carbohydrates:60.85g
20.28%
Net Carbohydrates:57.68g
20.98%
Sugar:6.29g
6.99%
Cholesterol:163.68mg
54.56%
Sodium:1352.24mg
58.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.15g
34.31%
Vitamin C:35.3mg
42.79%
Selenium:19.69µg
28.13%
Vitamin K:27.02µg
25.74%
Iron:4mg
22.24%
Calcium:209.65mg
20.97%
Manganese:0.38mg
19%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.5%
Folate:73.92µg
18.48%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.43%
Vitamin A:808.84IU
16.18%
Phosphorus:161.49mg
16.15%
Magnesium:56.81mg
14.2%
Potassium:477.01mg
13.63%
Fiber:3.17g
12.67%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.46%
Copper:0.2mg
10.24%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.23%
Zinc:1.28mg
8.53%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.61%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.37%
Vitamin D:0.88µg
5.87%
Vitamin B3:1mg
5.02%
Source:Allrecipes