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| Spicy kelp noodle salad |
Since last end of year, my husband and I have been on diet. We exercise 6 days a week following Stronger program, and significantly cut down meat and carb consumption.
Here is my question.
How come I am still spending almost the same amount of money on grocery? I should have saved more than usual according to 'theory', shouldn't I?
I am a fan of frozen vegetables as much as fresh. I love leftover. I don't go out to eat. What is wrong?
Are vegetables getting expensive those days? Am I eating too much vegetables?
Just curious.
Anyway, kelp noodle. I like it because it's 'noodle'. I love any types of noodle whatsoever. Actually kelp noodle doesn't have much taste. It has weird texture too. It seems like chewing silicone. :) But when sauce or dressing is coating the noodle, it becomes tasty noodle.
In Korea, kelp noodle is usually served with mayonnaise dressing. That is one of my favorite side dishes when I go to restaurant (since my mom doesn't cook it at home for some reason).
But today, I wanted spicy, crunchy, tangy, and light noodle for lunch.
Spicy kelp noodle salad
adapted from Great British Chef
serving 2-3
340g kelp noodles, put in the water with a pinch of baking soda for about 20 minutes
any kinds of vegetables, like baby corn (sliced), bell pepper (finely julienne), cucumber (finely julienne), olive, spring onion (chopped) and so on
Dressing
3T low sodium soy sauce
1-2T red wine vinegar
1T sesame oil
1 garlic, minced
1/2t ginger, grated
1T pomegranate molasses
a pinch of cayenne pepper
1. Rinse kelp noodle under cold water and transfer it in a big bowl with vegetables.
2. Mix all ingredients for dressing and pour it in the kelp noodle and vegetables bowl.
3. Combine the dressing well to coat all over the kelp noodle and marinade for 10 minutes or refrigerator before serving.
Where to buy? I saw whole foods market, pcc, amazon, vitacost, and so on. But asian market is the cheapest place to buy it.
