Skinnymixer’s Crispy Noodle Wombok Salad features in the Sides of the cookbook SkinnyAsia 2.

Crunchy wombok salad is an Aussie BBQ favourite, and our SkinnyAsia 2 version is ALL about the crunch.

Shaved wombok, spring onion and toasted almonds are tossed through a sweet and tangy sesame dressing, then finished with loads of crispy noodles.

You can use ready-made crispy fried noodles or follow our method for turning fresh Singapore noodles into crispy noodles at home.

What ingredients you will need

honey
light soy sauce
neutral oil
rice wine vinegar
roasted sesame oil
slivered almonds
fresh Singapore noodles or Crispy Fried Noodles (gluten-free if required)
spring onion
wombok

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How to Make Crispy Noodles

If you’re using ready-made crispy fried noodles, there’s nothing to do. Just keep them sealed until you’re ready to serve.

If using fresh Singapore noodles, toss them with a small amount of oil and cook until golden and crispy.

Our favourite method is the air fryer at 190°C or 375°F, shaking every few minutes so they crisp evenly.

Depending on the noodles and your air fryer, this can take around 7–15 minutes, so keep an eye on them towards the end.

You can also dry-fry them in a non-stick frying pan or deep-fry them in a wok.

Allow the noodles to cool before adding them to your salad.

Maximum Crunch!

The number one rule for this salad is simple:

Don’t add the crispy noodles until you’re ready to serve.

Once they hit the dressing they’ll gradually soften, so keep your noodles separate and toss them through at the very last minute.

For an extra-crunchy salad, we’d also recommend adding the dressing close to serving.

Prep it Ahead

This is a great salad to prepare ahead for a BBQ.

You can:

Shave the wombok and slice the spring onion
Toast the almonds
Make the dressing
Crisp your noodles

Keep everything stored separately, then toss it all together just before everyone eats.

Toast Your Almonds

Don’t skip this little step!

Toasting the slivered almonds gives them extra crunch and brings out their flavour.

For a nut-free option, use toasted sunflower seeds instead.

Mix Up Your Salad

The simple wombok base makes this one really easy to customise.

Try adding:

Shredded carrot
Finely shredded purple cabbage

Both add even more colour and crunch without changing the overall style of the salad.

What to Serve with Crispy Noodle Wombok Salad

Try it alongside:

Chinese BBQ Plum Wings
Crispy Coconut Caramel Pork Bites
Grilled chicken
BBQ pork
Your favourite BBQ spread

Dietary & Recipe Variations

GLUTEN FREE
Use gluten-free crispy fried noodles or suitable fresh gluten-free noodles, plus gluten-free versions of the dressing ingredients where required.

LOW CARB
Omit the noodles and double the slivered almonds.

SUPER SKINNY
Halve the oil and noodles.

PALEO
Omit the noodles and double the almonds. Replace rice wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar.

LOW FODMAP
Replace honey with maple syrup, use suitable gluten-free noodles and use only the green part of the spring onion.

HALVED / DOUBLED
This salad can easily be halved or doubled depending on how many people you’re feeding.

Get the Recipe

The complete Crispy Noodle Wombok Salad, including Thermo cooker and conventional methods, is available in SkinnyAsia 2.

From the Testing Team

Krisha G. – This takes me back.
Leia S. – Made it again tonight! We love this one
Leia S. – Hubby has been asking for this weekly since I originally tested. He made it tonight all by himself. He added some celery also because iv been sick & my produce is starting to look a bit sad. Absolutely delicious even though my taste buds are a bit off atm. Served with plain pork chops cooked on the bbq. This salad has always been a favourite for us. I love that we can make our own dressing that tastes amazing now.
Val W. – I just used the Changs Gluten Free Fried Noodles, which of course misses that lovely golden glow of the first step of the recipe. We both really enjoyed this salad.
Amanda E. – Oh my!! That dressing is spot on!!!!!! Absolutely love this!!

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Want to know more about SkinnyAsia 2 cookbook?

SkinnyAsia 2 is a collection of Thermomix & Conventional cooking recipes. All of our cookbooks have a strong focus on Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Egg Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian and Low FODMAP.

We cover a wide range of dietary variations in the cookbook – LC: Low Carb, GF: Gluten-free, DF: Dairy-free, LM: Low Fodmap, SS: Super Skinny, V: Vegetarian

FAQs

Can I make Crispy Noodle Wombok Salad ahead?

Absolutely. Prepare the vegetables, dressing, toasted almonds and crispy noodles ahead and store them separately. Toss everything together just before serving for maximum crunch.

Can I use store-bought crispy noodles?

Yes! Store-bought crispy fried noodles are the quickest option. You can also use fresh Singapore noodles and crisp them yourself in the air fryer, frying pan or wok using the method in SkinnyAsia 2.

SkinnyAsia2: Crispy Noodle Wombok Salad