Vermicelli Satay Bowl
This week I’m sharing a recipe from my new catering menu.
Let me start by saying it’s not the salad ingredients that make this. Although, great ingredients will go a long way to enhance the experience. The secret is in the delicious satay dressing.
As I cook with what feels right at the time and with the seasons. This dressing has been making the rounds for the last few months – but it’s officially on the new menu now! Which is exciting for me, because I know how delicious it is.I’ve been making a satay dressing for years now, but I usually use sesame seeds. I simmer it with a bunch of onions, garlic, ginger and tamari to create a real satay style sauce.. but this one is a little different and may have become my favourite.
Better yet, it’s easier to make.
This recipe involves peanuts, but you could use any nut you like – almond or cashew would taste great. Once you’ve toasted your nuts. All you need to do is blend away with a few other ingredients and you have yourself a delicious drizzle on anything dressing.
Vermicelli Satay Bowl
Ingredients
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1 pack vermicelli noodles
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1 zucchini
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1 carrot
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1 cucumber
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1/4 cup shaved cabbage
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1/4 cup fresh herbs: mint and coriander are good
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1 mango
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2 tbsp shallot
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6 cherry tomatoes
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1 lime
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
Process – Vermicelli Bowl
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Fill a heat proof bowl with hot water and add vermicelli noodles. Let them cook for approx 5 minutes.
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Drain noodles well, additional water will just water down the meal and dressing providing a weaker flavour.
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Chop noodles into smaller pieces with a knife, otherwise they’re quite difficult to eat as they go on forever.
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Grate/mandolin/julienne your zucchini, carrot and cucumber. Add to bowl with noodles, along with cabbage and herbs.
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Chop mango into tiny pieces and add to bowl.
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Add shallots to bowl.
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Roughly chop cherry tomatoes and add to bowl.
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Mix through salad the sesame oil and vinegar – this will help the veggies relax.
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Roll lime to release juices and chop into quarters for garnish.
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Pour as much dressing as you need over the salad and mix well to combine.
Enjoy!