Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Dry rice noodles | 270 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
 Green peas | 180 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Cauliflower florets, small | 300 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Spring onion | 60 g | Pungent, Sweet · Heating |
 Sesame oil | 18 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 8 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Fresh lime juice | 22 g | Sour · Cooling |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 900 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Cook the dry rice noodles in the water until just tender, then drain and rinse briefly with warm water.
- Warm the sesame oil in a wide pan and cook the ginger until fragrant.
- Add the green peas, small cauliflower florets, spring onion in order of cooking time and stir-fry until tender.
- Fold in the drained noodles and rock salt, tossing until evenly hot.
- Remove from the heat, add the lime juice, and serve immediately.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original East or Southeast Asian noodle adaptation)
Rice Noodles with Cauliflower and Peas is served hot with vegetables and a light sesame-lime finish. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Rice Noodles with Cauliflower and Peas
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (440g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 79 kcal | 349 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 8.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15.1 g | 66.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | 4.5 g |
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Calcium | 13.6 mg | 59.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.39 mg | 1.72 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.2 mg | 40.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 43.6 mg | 192.1 mg |
| Potassium | 93 mg | 410 mg |
| Sodium | 124 mg | 547 mg |
| Zinc | 0.31 mg | 1.35 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 0.67 mg |
| Selenium | 2.6 µg | 11.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 13.3 mg | 58.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5.6 µg | 24.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.21 mg | 0.94 mg |
| Vitamin K | 12.4 µg | 54.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.36 mg | 1.57 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 19.1 µg | 84.3 µg |
| Choline | 11.7 mg | 51.4 mg |
