Superstar Vegetarian Noodles
Cold noodle salad with fried tofu and wontons
Why This Recipe Works
This room-temperature noodle dish is a festival of textures, featuring everything from soft potatoes to crunchy wonton strips. It is the ultimate vegetarian party dish.
Instructions
Boil the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes, then drain. In a wok, fry the onions until crisp and golden, then repeat the process with the sliced garlic, tofu cubes, and wonton strips until everything is crunchy. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the frying oil.
Cook the wheat noodles in boiling water for about 4 minutes until tender, then rinse under cool water and drain well. For the sauce, soak the tamarind in hot water, strain it, and mix with sriracha, ginger, and sugar.
In a large bowl, combine the noodles, potatoes, cucumber, cabbage, and cilantro. Drizzle with the reserved onion oil and the tamarind sauce.
Fold in the fried onions, garlic, tofu, and wontons gently so they stay crisp, and serve the whole salad at room temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze this recipe?
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. The fried toppings will soften over time.