- Hand Blender: A versatile kitchen tool ideal for pureeing salad dressings and creating smooth sauces.
- Food Processor with Dough Hook: Essential for making homemade udon noodles, including mixing dough ingredients efficiently.
- Salad Spinner: Useful for quickly rinsing and drying fresh vegetables or herbs that will be added to the salad.
- Cutting Board with Non-Slip Grip: Provides a stable surface for safely chopping vegetables, ensuring even cuts without slippage.
- Chef's Knife: A versatile knife suitable for slicing and dicing the ingredients required in an Udon Noodle Salad.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons Set: Ensures accurate measurements of salad dressing and other components, contributing to a well-balanced dish.
- Mixing Bowls (Multiple sizes): Various bowls are needed for mixing ingredients separately, such as noodles, vegetables, and sauces.
- Colander or Stainless Steel Strainer: For draining udon noodles after boiling and rinsing off excess starch to prevent stickiness in the salad.
- High-Speed Blender: Perfect for creating dressings and blending soft vegetables without losing nutrients, though a hand blender might suffice for simpler recipes.
- Tongs: Helpful for tossing the salad ingredients together evenly after all components are prepared, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
- Serving Dish with Handle: A suitable vessel to hold and serve your Udon Noodle Salad while keeping it warm if using a hot dressing or component.
1 medium carrot, grated
2 tablespoons white miso paste (found at health food stores)
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon rice wine (or apple cider) vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound extra-firm tofu, drained well
4 scallions, sliced in 2-inch segments
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup frozen, shelled edamame, thawed and rinsed
1/4 pound shiitake caps, sliced (about 1 cup)
1/4 pound cremini, sliced (about 1 cup)
2 cups nonfat chicken broth
1/2 pound snap peas
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 package (8 ounces) buckwheat udon noodles, cooked as directed on package and drained
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