Thai Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Salad
Thai Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Salad is This recipe is typical of Asian cuisine. If you have shrimp, vegetable oil, jalapeño chile, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the vegetable oil you could follow this main course with the Blueberry Coffee Cake #SundaySupper as a dessert.
Instructions
Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. DO AHEAD Dressing can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.
Place noodles in another large bowl. Cover with boiling water.
Let stand until softened, about 4 minutes.
Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; drain well. Insert scissors into noodles; cut several times.
Transfer to bowl with dressing.
Add tomatoes and all remaining ingredients, except peanuts and lime wedges, to noodles; toss to coat.
Sprinkle with peanuts; garnish with lime wedges.
Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling
Asian on the menu? Try pairing with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Essay Chenin Blanc with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 9 dollars per bottle.
Essay Chenin Blanc
The Essay Chenin Blanc is a medium-bodied white blend made from South Africa's white varietal, Chenin Blanc. The Chenin Blanc gives the wines its fruit salad, guava and melon aromas and a refreshing acidity. Some sur lie on the less for a few months adds to the complexity and body. A touch of aromatic Viognier complements the fruit structure with some floral hints. The wine is perfect on its own as an aperitif on the porch on a hot summer's day. Chenin Blanc pairs well with a wide range of foods, especially sushi, oysters, Asian curries, sweet-and-sour dishes, and summer salads.Blend: 87% Chenin Blanc, 13% Viognier