Cane-Miso Dressing adds a touch of sweetness to this Cajun-Asian noodle mash-up.
Spicy Crawfish Noodle Bowl
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 (16-ounce) packages frozen crawfish tails, thawed
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning (recipe follows)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) package vermicelli rice noodles, cooked according to package directions and chilled
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 1 cup shaved radish
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- Cane-Miso Dressing (recipe follows), to serve
- Garnish: fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Cane-Miso Dressing
- ¼ cup white miso
- ¼ cup cane vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 tablespoon cane syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced
- green onion
- 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
Cajun Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook crawfish over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until all liquid has
- evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, Cajun Seasoning, and soy sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Divide noodles, crawfish mixture, cabbage, bell pepper, peas, radish, and cucumber among serving bowls. Serve with Cane-Miso Dressing, and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
Cane-Miso Dressing
- In a medium bowl, whisk together miso, vinegar, ginger, 1 tablespoon cold water, cane syrup, sesame oil, and white pepper. Add vegetable oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until combined and smooth. Just before serving, stir in green onion and sesame seeds.
Cajun Seasoning
- In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients until well combined. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
