Glass noodle salad with bell pepper and asparagus

Ingredients

• 350 g glass noodles
• 500 g Green Asparagus
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 Papaya
• 2 red chili peppers
• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
• 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
• 4 tbsp light sesame oil
• a pinch of brown sugar
• a splash of lime juice

Instructions

1. 1.

   Cook the glass noodles according to package instructions.

2. 2.

   Peel the lower third of the asparagus and cut the spears into 3-4 cm pieces. Simmer in hot water with 2 tbsp soy sauce for about 10 minutes.

3. 3.

   Wash, halve, and trim the bell pepper; slice into strips. Peel the papaya, halve it, remove seeds, and cut flesh into thin strips. Wash and trim the chili peppers; slice into rings. Combine ginger, sesame seeds, remaining soy sauce, and sesame oil; season with sugar and lime juice.

4. 4.

   Drain the noodles and asparagus; toss with the dressing and remaining ingredients. Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving warm.