- Bring 2 quarts water to boil in large saucepan. Break noodle blocks into fourths; discard soup packets (or save for stock). Cook noodles in boiling water 3 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain thoroughly. Place noodles in large bowl; toss with oil.
- Pour boiling water over snow peas in bowl; let stand 30 seconds. Drain; cool under cold water and drain thoroughly.
- Add snow peas, carrot and green onions to noodles. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
- Meanwhile, prepare Peanut Dressing.
- Pour dressing over noodle mixture; toss to coat all ingredients well. Serve immediately.Peanut Dressing: Gradually blend 2 Tbsp. Kikkoman Soy Sauce into 2 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter in small bowl. Stir in 2 Tbsp. Kikkoman Rice Vinegar, 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 Tbsp. sugar, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) until well blended. Makes about 1/2 cup.
Spicy Ramen Noodle Salad
ingredients
3 packages (3 oz. each) dry ramen noodle soup
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Boiling water
2 ounces snow peas, trimmed and cut into julienne strips
1 small carrot, peeled and shredded
3 tablespoons minced green onions and tops
Peanut Dressing (recipe follows)
directions
THE STORY OF SOY SAUCE
Even people who love soy sauce and use it all the time are often surprised to learn what it is and how it’s made. We make ours from just four simple ingredients—water, soybeans, wheat, and salt. Those ingredients are transformed through a traditional brewing process—much like making wine or beer—that has remained unchanged for centuries.
READ THE STORY OF SOY SAUCE
