Chinese Pasta Salad With Creamy Ginger Dressing

Name: Chinese Pasta Salad With Creamy Ginger Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb precooked shanghai noodles; 1 dash sesame oil (for noodles); 1/2 lb snow peas; 1/2 lb shrimp, shelled deveined; 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped ((cilantro); 2 tablespoons scallions, minced; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese wine; Dressing; 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon egg white; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2/3 cup vegetable oil (not olive); 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon cream

Servings: persons

1 lb precooked shanghai noodles
1 dash sesame oil (for noodles)
1/2 lb snow peas
1/2 lb shrimp, shelled deveined
2 tablespoons coriander, chopped ((cilantro)
2 tablespoons scallions, minced
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon Chinese wine
Dressing
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon egg white
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2/3 cup vegetable oil (not olive)
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon cream

1
Mix the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and add shrimp.
2
Blanch the noodles, rinse under cool water and sprinkle with sesame seed oil, toss, and set aside. (You may want to trim noodles with scissors to about 4 inches in length, to make serving easier.) Blanch whole snow peas and set aside.
3
Heat wok, add 1 tablespoon oil, when oil is hot, add shrimp and stir-fry until pink; set aside.
4
DRESSING: In a blender or food processor, mix ginger, garlic, egg yolk, egg white, and lemon.
5
Slowly drizzle in oil.
6
Mix in soy and cream; set aside.
7
Toss noodles, shrimps, and snow peas.
8
Mix in dressing to taste.
9
Garnish with scallions and coriander.
10
Serve at room temperature.

1312

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb precooked shanghai noodles, 1 dash sesame oil (for noodles), 1/2 lb snow peas, 1/2 lb shrimp, shelled deveined, and more.

Yes, Chinese Pasta Salad With Creamy Ginger Dressing falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!