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Instructions
1
In a large bowl, combine the crushed garlic, chopped scallions, grated ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, salt, red pepper flakes, agave (or honey) and salt. Set aside until you're ready to dress the noodles.
2
Cook your udon noodles according to the package instructions.
3
Make sure to rinse the noodles out with cold water immediately after draining.
4
Slice the carrots and peppers into thin long pieces.
5
In a frying pan, over medium heat, toast the cashews for 3 to 5 minutes constantly stirring with a spoon.
6
Combine with the vegetables, edamame and the dressing in a large bowl.
7
Set the dish aside for at least one hour.
8
Once you're ready to serve, chop the toasted cashews and sprinkle both the cashews and the sesame seeds over the dish.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Sesame Oil Last 🫖Add toasted sesame oil to the dressing just before serving rather than during cooking to preserve its delicate, nutty flavor from breaking down under heat.
- Make-Ahead Dressing Strategy 🥢Prepare the sriracha-soy dressing 24 hours ahead and store separately from the noodles—this allows flavors to meld while keeping noodles from becoming soggy.
- Shock the Udon Noodles ❄️Immediately ice bath your cooked udon noodles for 2-3 minutes after boiling to stop the cooking process and prevent them from becoming mushy or clumped together.
- Balance Spice with Sweetness 🌶️Taste the dressing and adjust the agave or honey gradually to tame sriracha's heat while creating complexity—sweetness enhances umami and rounds out spiciness.
- Cashew Toasting Elevation 🥜Toast your cashews in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before adding to amplify their buttery depth and add textural contrast that stands up to the spicy dressing.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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