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Sesame Noodle Salad (Funchoza)

Rice Noodle Salad is a simple refreshing dish chock full of vegetables and rich flavor.  Ready in minutes, this bright dish is a perfect side to any meal. 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 314kcal
Author Dina

Ingredients

  • 1 6 oz package rice noodles
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 large garlic clove grated
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup peanut oil
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 4 tsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tsp sugar

Instructions

  • Cut the carrot and bell peppers into julienned slices.
  • Submerge the rice noodles in a bowl of boiling water. Let it sit for 5-6 minutes. Remove and strain the water out.
    Steps to make Sesame Noodle Salad: soak the rice noodles in boiling water and then drain in a sieve.
  • In a separate bowl, combine sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce. Mix to combine. Then begin to warm up the sesame oil in a pan.
    Steps to make Sesame Noodle Salad: mix the soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar, then add the sesame and peanut oil to a pan to heat.
  • In a large bowl, add the bell peppers, carrot, and grated garlic.
  • In a skillet heat the sesame and peanut oil over high heat until the oil begins to smoke.
  • Pour the hot oil over the cut vegetables. Quickly toss with tongs.
  • Add the soy sauce mixture and rice noodles to the bowl and toss to combine. Serve chilled.
    Steps to make Sesame Noodle Salad: Add the julienned peppers, carrots, and garlic to a bowl, toss the oil in with tongs, and then add the dressing and rice noodles.

Notes

This salad tastes best the next day. Letting it sit in the refrigerator over night helps the dressing soak into the vegetables better.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.8g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 14.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Sodium: 1437mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 4.2g