Mala Shabu Salad

Airfryer
Beef
Chinese
Pasta

Easy Level:

Easy

Cook Time:

30 Mins

Servings:

1-2 Pax

For anyone who loves the numbing “ma” of mala, but not necessarily the burning “la”… 

This dish brings together savoury seared meat (made with USA Pork Shabu), crunchy cucumbers and silky tofu noodles all in one flavour-packed bowl. 

A quick and versatile meal that’s perfect for those looking for a light, satisfying and low-carb option! 

Ingredients

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Pork collar shabu
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Pork collar shabu
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Japanese cucumbers
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Japanese cucumbers
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packet
Tofu sheet
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packet
packet
Tofu sheet

Mala sauce

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tbsp
Mala chili crisp
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tbsp
tbsp
Mala chili crisp
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tbsp
Roasted peanuts
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tbsp
Roasted peanuts
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tsp
tsp
Sesame oil
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tsp
Sesame oil
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tbsp
Sesame dressing
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tbsp
tbsp
Sesame dressing
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tsp
tsp
Black vinegar
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tsp
tsp
Black vinegar
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tbsp
tbsp
Soy sauce
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tbsp
Soy sauce
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tsp
tsp
Crispy garlic
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tsp
tsp
Crispy garlic
Spring onions
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Spring onions

Garnish

Coriander leaf
Coriander leaf
Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds

Steps

1

Wash and clean Japanese cucumbers. Bash them with the back of a knife, to break them into smaller pieces.
Wash and clean Japanese cucumbers. Bash them with the back of a knife, to break them into smaller pieces.
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2

Slice cold tofu sheets into 0.5cm-thick noodles.
Slice cold tofu sheets into 0.5cm-thick noodles.
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3

In a bowl, mix store-bought mala crispy chilli, chopped roasted peanuts, sesame oil, sesame dressing, black vinegar, soy sauce and crispy garlic.
In a bowl, mix store-bought mala crispy chilli, chopped roasted peanuts, sesame oil, sesame dressing, black vinegar, soy sauce and crispy garlic.
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4

Heat cooking oil in a pan, and sear the shabu pork belly for 1 minute on both sides.
Heat cooking oil in a pan, and sear the shabu pork belly for 1 minute on both sides.
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5

Toss seared pork belly with mala sauce, noodles and cucumbers.
Toss seared pork belly with mala sauce, noodles and cucumbers.
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6

Garnish with coriander, spring onions and sesame seeds.
Garnish with coriander, spring onions and sesame seeds.
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