Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Oriental Main Dish Salad recipe, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will elevate your taste buds to new heights! 🥢🥗
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup hazelnut butter
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups white turkey meat, shredded
- 1 cup chicken meat, shredded
- 2 cups pasta
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
- 3/4 cup broccoli, florets
- 1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2442.7
- Fat: 111.1g
- Saturated Fat: 11.9g
- Cholesterol: 85.1mg
- Sodium: 4546.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 274.7g
- Fiber: 43.4g
- Sugar: 46g
- Protein: 107.1g
Instructions:
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🌰 Begin by creating the luscious hazelnut sesame sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine 1/2 cup of hazelnut butter with 1/3 cup of hot water. Blend until the mixture achieves a velvety smooth consistency.
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🍯 To the hazelnut blend, add the soy sauce, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, granulated sugar, minced garlic, and a dash of red pepper. Blend once more until all the ingredients harmoniously come together, creating a savory and slightly sweet sauce.
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🍗 Now, let’s introduce our star players – the white turkey meat and chicken. Place the shredded meats into a medium-sized bowl, generously pour the hazelnut sesame sauce over them, and give it a gentle stir. Ensure the meat is well-coated. Cover the bowl and let the magic happen as it marinates in the refrigerator for a blissful 2 hours.
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🍝 While the meat is soaking up all those wonderful flavors, let’s prepare the pasta. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta until it reaches that perfect balance of tender yet firm, which usually takes around 10 minutes. Once cooked to perfection, drain and rinse under cool water. Make sure to drain well to avoid any excess water.
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🥦 Now, let’s turn our attention to the vibrant vegetables. In a large saucepan of boiling water, blanch the carrots for approximately 3 minutes. Then, add the broccoli to the party and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the broccoli is vividly green and crisp-tender. Drain the veggies and give them a refreshing rinse until cool. Again, ensure proper drainage to keep our salad crisp and delightful.
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🍜 In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with a drizzle of vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
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🥗 It’s time to bring everything together! Add the marinated meat and sauce, the vibrant vegetables, chopped hazelnuts, and finely sliced green onions to the bowl with the pasta. Toss everything together with enthusiasm, ensuring that each ingredient is lovingly coated in that hazelnut-infused goodness.
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🌬️ The finishing touch – serve the Oriental Main Dish Salad slightly chilled or at room temperature. The medley of flavors and textures in every bite will transport you to a culinary paradise.
So, there you have it – a recipe that not only delights the taste buds but also creates a visual feast for the eyes. This Oriental Main Dish Salad is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings together the richness of hazelnuts, the succulence of turkey and chicken, and the crisp freshness of vegetables. Enjoy every forkful of this culinary masterpiece! 🌟
