Special Rice Noodles

The official name of this dish is ‘My Brother’s Special Rice Noodles’, but since this wasn’t from MY brother I felt weird saying that. Ha! This is such a refreshing salad and I love the combination of flavors. I’m a big an of cilantro (and it doesn’t taste like soap to me) so I add a handful to the salad. You could easily add a protein to the salad, if you desire.

Special Rice Noodles

INGREDIENTS:

• For the Noodles:
  • 1 tbsp. Avocado Oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, sliced in strips
  • 6 small shitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 oz. pad Thai rice noodles
  • 1 cup red cabbage, sliced in thin strips
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced in thin strips
  • 3 scallions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp. peanuts, chopped
  • fresh cilantro leaves for serving or in salad (optional)
  • sliced Fresno chili for serving (optional)
  • salt & pepper
• For the Sauce:
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tbsp. white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. Tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup (I used agave)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Bring a pot of salted water to boil for the noodles.
2. Mix together the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
3. In a large pan over medium heat, sauté the garlic and onions in 1 tbsp. avocado oil with a sprinkle of salt and pepper until onions are mostly tender (3-4 minutes) then add the mushrooms and sauté until tender (3-4 minutes).
4. Boil noodles according to package directions, then add to the pan with the veggies; mix together, then turn off the heat and mix in the cabbage, cucumber, scallions, peanuts and sauce.
5. Garnish with cilantro and red Fresno chili slices and enjoy!

Recipe of My brother’s special noodles from MaxisKitchen