Delicious chicken noodle salad that awakens your taste buds with the special aroma of the rich sauce surrounding the chicken, crunchy and nutritious vegetables. Let’s cook this dish with TasteVN right now!
1. Shredded chicken noodle salad with cucumber
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Shredded chicken noodle salad with cucumber Serves 4
Dried noodles 200 gr Chicken 200 gr Cucumber 2 pieces Green onions 2 stalks Cilantro 3 sprigs Roasted peanuts 40 gr Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce for pho 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Lemon juice a little Common spices a little (sugar/ salt/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken
- Choose a chicken with a characteristic shiny yellow skin, thin and smooth outer skin, good elasticity, and the meat inside should be a natural pink-red color, not too pale or too dark, with few bruises or blood spots.
- Use your hand to press down to check if the chicken has been injected with water. If the chicken feels mushy, slippery, or deformed, do not buy it.
- If buying frozen chicken, choose to buy at reputable supermarkets or stores to ensure product quality.
How to prepare Chicken mixed vermicelli with cucumber
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Preparation of ingredients
After buying the chicken, you should pluck out any remaining feathers (if any), then rub the chicken with salt and a bit of lemon juice for about 5 minutes, then rinse well with water and let it drain.
How to prepare and eliminate the smell of chicken
- Method 1: Rub the chicken with a mixture of salt and vinegar in a 2:1 ratio for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water a few times.
- Method 2: You can also replace vinegar with lemon; just rub a few slices of lemon with a bit of salt on the chicken, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 3: Crush 1 piece of ginger and mix it with a bit of white wine, rub this ginger-wine mixture on the chicken and let it sit for about 30 minutes before cooking.
See details: How to prepare and eliminate the smell of chicken
Place a pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil, then add the vermicelli and blanch for about 3 – 5 minutes until the vermicelli is soft, then remove it.
Wash the cucumber, cut it in half with a knife, remove the seeds inside, and then cut it into strips.
Wash the green onions and chop them finely. Wash the coriander and then cut it into segments. Roast the peanuts and crush them.
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Boil and shred the chicken
Put a pot of water on the stove, then add the chicken along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and stir well. Turn on high heat and bring to a boil.
When the water starts to boil, lower the heat and boil for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
After the chicken is tender, take it out, let it cool completely, and then use your hands to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
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Making the dressing
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it, then add the chopped green onions and sauté until fragrant.
When the onions are aromatic, add 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for pho, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, and 1 tablespoon of water, then stir well until the ingredients are completely dissolved.
Continue to cook for about 2 – 3 minutes until the water boils again, then turn off the heat.
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Mixing the noodles
Add the shredded cucumber, blanched noodles, and shredded chicken into a bowl. Next, pour the dressing over and use chopsticks to mix everything well so that the ingredients absorb the dressing evenly.
Tip:
- You should wait until the dressing is still slightly warm before adding it to the noodles to avoid cooking the cucumber and losing its crunchiness.
- Depending on your family’s taste, you can adjust the amount of dressing for the noodles as you like!
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Final Product
Plate the mixed vermicelli, add chopped cilantro and crushed peanuts on top, then decorate for a nice presentation to complete.
The finished chicken shredded vermicelli with cucumber has attractive colors and aroma.
The vermicelli is chewy, absorbs rich flavors, the chicken is fragrant and fatty, the cucumber is crispy and sweet, the peanuts are crunchy, all harmonizing together to create an irresistible dish. What are you waiting for? Get into the kitchen and showcase your cooking skills right away!
2. Chicken shredded vermicelli with vegetables
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Salad Serves 4
Noodles 100 gr Chicken breast 150 gr Carrot 1 piece Onion 1 piece Cucumber 1 piece Bell pepper 1 piece Minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon Cilantro a little Apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Five spice powder 1/2 teaspoon Pepper/ sugar a little
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to Choose Fresh Chicken Breast
- When choosing chicken breast, select pieces that are pale pink, bright, with a shiny surface and slightly firm. Avoid buying pieces that are dark in color as they are not fresh.
- Choose chicken breast pieces that feel elastic when pressed, moist, dry, whole without being dry, leaking, or crumbly.
- Absolutely do not buy chicken breast that is pure white or has white spots appearing, as this indicates it has been affected by chemicals or growth hormones.
- If buying pre-packaged chicken breast where it’s hard to observe closely, pay attention to the quality of the outer packaging. Additionally, opt for chicken breast that was produced on the same day to avoid getting pieces that are no longer fresh.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Choose carrots that are straight in shape, with smooth skin, bright color, and feel firm and heavy in your hand.
- Avoid selecting carrots with thick, large shoulders, as these typically have a large core, are not sweet, and have fewer nutrients.
- Do not choose misshaped carrots, those with dark colors, bruises, or unusual spots.
See details: How to choose fresh carrots
How to choose fresh bell peppers
- You should choose male bell peppers for stir-frying as they will be tastier and more flavorful; look for bell peppers with smooth skin, firm and shiny, and intact stems.
- Good bell peppers will have bright colors, feel heavy in hand, and have a firmer skin compared to female bell peppers.
- Do not buy bell peppers if you see wrinkled skin, feel light in hand, and have a soft texture, as they are either wilted or spoiled.
How to prepare Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fried Vermicelli
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Prepare the ingredients
To clean the chicken breast, when you buy it, rub it with salt for about 5 minutes, rinse with clean water, and let it dry.
Next, use a knife to cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces about the thickness of a finger, then place it in a bowl.
Wash the bell pepper, remove the stem and seeds, and slice it thinly. Wash the carrot, peel it, and cut it into thin strips.
Wash the cucumber, let it dry, then cut it into thin strips. Wash the cilantro, let it dry. Peel the onion and cut it into wedges.
How to clean chicken breast effectively, without odor:
- You can rub the chicken breast with coarse salt and rinse it several times with water to clean it and eliminate any odor.
- Using a mixture of crushed ginger and white wine to rub on the chicken breast is also very effective for removing the smell.
- Alternatively, you can soak the chicken breast in a basin of water, add a little lemon juice, let it sit for about 15 minutes, then take it out and rinse it several times with clean water.
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Prepare the sauce
Put into a bowl 1/2 teaspoon of five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
Add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, then mix well until the mixture is combined.
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Blanch the noodles
Put the noodles into a pot of boiling water and blanch for about 2 minutes over medium heat, when the noodles are just cooked, remove them and let them drain in a colander.
Note: To keep the noodles chewy and not sticky, you must turn off the heat when blanching the noodles; if the heat is too high, the noodles will become mushy.
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Stir-fried chicken and vermicelli
Put a pan on the stove, turn on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up and sauté minced garlic.
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the chicken breast and stir-fry until the meat is firm, season the chicken breast with 3 tablespoons of sauce, stirring well to ensure the chicken absorbs the seasoning.
Once the chicken is cooked, add carrots, bell peppers, onions, and cucumbers to stir-fry together, adding another 3 tablespoons of sauce, and taste to adjust seasoning.
Continue to stir until the vegetables are evenly cooked and flavored. Turn off the heat and transfer the stir-fry mixture to a bowl.
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Mix vermicelli with chicken
Place the pan on the stove, turn on medium heat, and add the remaining sauce into the pan. Add the blanched vermicelli and mix well to absorb the seasoning.
Turn off the heat, add the vermicelli to the stir-fried mixture, and use chopsticks to mix all the ingredients together. Add a bit of ground pepper, and you have completed the mixed vermicelli dish.
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Final Product
Scoop the mixed vermicelli onto a plate, garnish with some cilantro on top and you have a delicious and nutritious breakfast ready.
Each strand of vermicelli is soft and chewy, absorbed with the right flavor of the sauce, along with tender, delicious chicken that is flavorful, and crunchy, sweet vegetables make it really appealing, don’t you think?
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How to choose and where to buy dry rice noodles
- To make delicious mixed vermicelli, you should choose to buy dong vermicelli or green bean vermicelli because they have the right chewiness and taste.
- You should choose vermicelli that has a cloudy white or off-white color, slightly transparent, and has a natural rice smell.
- When buying vermicelli, choose the type that is packaged, with clear origin, ingredients, and expiration date.
- Do not buy vermicelli that is damp or moldy.
- You can buy dry vermicelli at markets, grocery stores, supermarkets, or at TasteVN stores; for convenience, you can order online at bachhoaxanh.com!
How to choose good cucumbers
- Shape: Choose cucumbers that are elongated, uniform, straight, and feel firm when held, avoiding those that are bulging at the belly or have small ends. Additionally, do not select cucumbers that are too large or too small as they may be bitter.
- Cucumber skin: Choose cucumbers with intact skin, free of dark spots or yellowing, and those that still have a layer of white powder on the surface; it’s best if they have small bumps on the body.
- Color: Choose cucumbers that have a uniform green color. Avoid those that are light yellow or overly dark green as they are often spoiled or treated with pesticides.
- Cucumber stem: Cucumbers with fresh stems and those that still have the flower end intact are young and fresh, tasting sweeter than others.
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