Japanese Salmon Ramen with Chile-Ginger Dressing and Wheat Noodles
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, skinned
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 5 tablespoons store-bought teriyaki marinade
- Vegetable oil, for rubbing
- 2 tablespoons black or red-wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 6 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 1 piece (2 inches) peeled fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 pound thin wheat noodles or soba noodles
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon instant dashi stock powder
- 3 scallions, white parts cut into 1-inch pieces, green parts thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups tatsoi or baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a resealable bag.
- Add the teriyaki marinade; gently toss to coat.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to 4 hours).
- Make the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, chili sauce, fish sauce, and ginger in a small bowl; set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the noodles, and cook according to package instructions, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Drain, and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking.
- Set aside.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade, and rub with oil; reserve marinade.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the salmon; cook, flipping once, until dark brown, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Add about half of the reserved marinade during last minute of cooking, and flip salmon to coat.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Flake into large chunks.
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot.
- Stir in the dashi powder and white part of scallion.
- Reduce to a simmer, and cook 3 minutes.
- Set aside.
- To serve, divide the noodles among 6 serving bowls; ladle some dashi broth over noodles.
- Divide the salmon and tatsoi among bowls.
- Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with sesame seeds and green part of scallions.
- Serve immediately.
salmon fillet, salt, storebought teriyaki marinade, vegetable oil, black, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, fresh ginger, thin wheat noodles, scallions, tatsoi, sesame seeds
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/japanese-salmon-ramen-with-chile-ginger-dressing-and-wheat-noodles-392353 (may not work)