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Crispy Korean Glass Noodle Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing

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A light and satisfying Korean glass noodle salad featuring crispy fried noodles paired with a rich, homemade sesame soy dressing. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 100g (3.5 oz) glass noodles (dangmyeon, sweet potato starch noodles)
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced thinly
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned (optional)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp minced fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Vegetable oil (about 1 inch for frying, neutral oil like vegetable or canola)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add glass noodles and cook for 6-7 minutes until just tender but still chewy. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to drain thoroughly.
  2. While noodles cook, julienne carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper if using. Slice green onions thinly. Toss all vegetables in a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey or brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. Adjust seasoning to taste. Let dressing sit for 10 minutes if possible to deepen flavors.
  4. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat (around 350°F/175°C). Twist drained noodles into small nests or clumps using tongs. Carefully place nests into hot oil in batches, frying until golden and crispy on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  5. Add crispy noodles to the bowl with vegetables. Pour dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
  6. Serve immediately to enjoy the noodles at peak crispness.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when frying noodles to maintain oil temperature and crispiness. Twist noodles into nests before frying for better texture and presentation. Rinse noodles after boiling to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Use toasted sesame oil for best flavor. Store fried noodles and dressed vegetables separately to keep noodles crispy.

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Keywords: Korean salad, glass noodle salad, crispy noodles, sesame soy dressing, easy salad recipe, gluten-free salad, vegan salad option

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