Asparagus Laksa Salad Recipe

Name: Asparagus Laksa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Noodle Salad; 1/2 pound rice vermicelli noodles; 1/2 bunch asparagus, sliced thin on the diagonal; 1 cup cucumber, chopped; 1 cup carrot, julienned; Dressing:; 1 small shallot, cut into thin strips; 1 lime, zest and juice; 1 lemon, zest (reserve juice for curry sauce); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 handfuls cilantro, chopped; Coconut Curry Sauce; 1/8 cup chopped ginger; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/2 teaspoon Asian chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice (optional); 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp; 3 sundried tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Servings: persons

Noodle Salad
1/2 pound rice vermicelli noodles
1/2 bunch asparagus, sliced thin on the diagonal
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1 cup carrot, julienned
Dressing:
1 small shallot, cut into thin strips
1 lime, zest and juice
1 lemon, zest (reserve juice for curry sauce)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 handfuls cilantro, chopped
Coconut Curry Sauce
1/8 cup chopped ginger
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon Asian chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice (optional)
1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
3 sundried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1
Bring a pot of water to boil. Remove from heat and submerge the noodles in it for about 10 minutes to soften.
2
Meanwhile, combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside to macerate.
3
If necessary, cool noodles by running them under cold water. Drain and transfer to a salad bowl. Toss in the cucumber and carrot.
4
Top with asparagus and dressing. Chill salad while you make the sauce.
5
Serve the salad cold, with sauce on the side and cilantro to garnish.
6
In a blender or food processor, pulse the ginger, garlic, lemon and spices to form a smooth paste. (NOTE: you can use 2 teaspoons Asian curry powder in place of the spices).
7
Add the tamarind, tomatoes and coconut milk and blend until smooth. Add a few teaspoons of water, if necessary, to make a pourable, hollandaise-like consistency. Season to taste.
8
Chill until ready to serve. Serve in a pourable cup or gravy boat so that your guests can help themselves to sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Noodle Salad, 1/2 pound rice vermicelli noodles, 1/2 bunch asparagus, sliced thin on the diagonal, 1 cup cucumber, chopped, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Laksa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Asparagus Laksa Salad

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