Chef’s Corner
Asian-style Noodle Salad
Yields 4 servings
Shashi Sanamvenkata
Executive Chef Shashi Sanamvenkata
is responsible for spearheading our
catering facility in Houston, Texas.
He gained his chef certification at the
Institute of Hotel Management and
Catering Technology in Hyderabad, India.
Chef Shashi brings more than 20 years
of international experience in designing
menus for airline travelers.
Vegetable Salad
cup prepared sesame vinaigrette
2
tablespoons sweet chile sauce
1
tablespoon lemon juice
1
tablespoon soy sauce
½
cup green asparagus, 1 ½ inch
bias cut and blanched
½
cup snow peas, 1 ½ inch bias cut
¼
cup carrots, matchstick cut
¼
cup red bell pepper, 1 ½ inch julienned
½
cup green onions, bias cut
¼
cup cilantro, chopped
1½
teaspoons sesame seeds
Directions
1
In a large bowl, whisk together the
vinaigrette, chile sauce, lemon juice
and soy sauce
2
Add remaining ingredients, reserving
half of the green onions for garnish
Serving Suggestion (optional)
In a large, wide bowl layer the udon noodles.
Place the vegetable salad over the noodles
and top with chicken strips. Garnish with the
remaining green onions.
Sweet Chile Chicken
3
Grilled chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
3
teaspoons sweet chile sauce
Directions
1
Slice the cooked chicken into strips
2
Mix chicken together with chile sauce
3
Cover and refrigerate until ready to
serve with noodles and salad
Seasoned Udon Noodles
1
7
ounce package udon noodles
1
tablespoon vegetable oil
cup prepared sesame vinaigrette
2
tablespoons lemon juice
2
tablespoons soy sauce
2
tablespoons sesame oil
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil
2
Add udon noodles and cook until
tender per package directions
3
Drain well and rinse with cool water
4
Immediately toss with vegetable oil
5
Cover and refrigerate until chilled
6
When ready to serve, toss the chilled
noodles with vinaigrette, lemon juice,
soy sauce and sesame oil
CHEERS!
Burgáns Albariño 2009, Rías Baixas, Spain
America has become the number one Albariño market because Americans have fallen in love
with the citrus-rich, green apple notes in these delicious wines. This wine will complement the
tanginess in this noodle recipe.
-
Doug Frost, Master Sommelier and Master of Wine
Chef’s Tip
This salad is delicious with or without the
chicken. If you prefer, you can substitute
tofu or shrimp for the chicken.
