Asian glass noodle salad with fried salmon, hazelnuts and pomegranate

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 300 g glass noodles
• 300 g salmon fillet(s)
• 4 tbsp sesame oil, toasted
• 2 carrots
• 2 stalks of celery
• 4 oyster mushrooms
• ½ bunch mint
• 6 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 30 g ginger
• 2 limes
• 6 tbsp soy sauce
• 80 g hazelnuts
• 50 g pomegranate seeds
• Spinach as decoration, optional

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 40 minutes

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For the Asian glass noodle salad, cook the glass noodles in hot, salted water for about 3 minutes. Cut the salmon into 1 cm thick slices and fry in a pan with a little sesame oil for about 2 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy, the other side should still be translucent. Set aside. Peel the carrots, clean the celery and oyster mushrooms, and cut everything into fine strips. In the same pan as the salmon, fry in the remaining sesame oil for 2-3 minutes and add to the glass noodles. Finely chop the mint and add it too. For the marinade, put the sweet chili sauce and honey in a pan, grate in the ginger, add the lime juice, and the soy sauce, and simmer briefly. Pour the marinade over the glass noodles and vegetables and mix well. Divide the glass noodles among plates or bowls, arrange the salmon on top of the salad, sprinkle with hazelnuts and pomegranate seeds, and garnish with a few spinach leaves. Serve lukewarm. Enjoy! Info: Glass noodles, also known as tapioca noodles, are a versatile and delicious ingredient that originated in Asian cuisine. These transparent, thin noodles are made primarily of starch, typically from mung beans or tapioca, and are characterized by their delicate, smooth texture. When cooked, glass noodles reveal their unique quality: they absorb the flavors of the ingredients used, adding a subtle yet delicious depth to dishes. Glass noodles are not only an enrichment to Asian cuisine but also a creative element that adds a special touch to any dish. Try them and be amazed by their versatility!