Pad thai

Day 2 lunch for the guys, one of my favorite dishes! Dressing recipe modified from Everyday Raw by Matthew Kenney. Makes 6-8 large servings.

Dressing:

1 T. sesame seeds (optional)

1c. sesame oil

1t. dried red pepper flakes

6 sun dried tomatoes (soaked for 2 hours if dried)

2 roma tomatoes, chopped

1/2c. apple cider vinegar

1 T. salt

1T. ginger juice

1/2c. cashews (soaked for 2-4 hours if possible)

1c. nama shoyu

1/2c. lime juice

8 bird chiles (substitute jalepeños or thai chiles, quantity depends on your spice tolerance)

2T. maple syrup

Blend all ingredients in high-speed blender till smooth

Veggies: 

1 red cabbage

1 red onion

6 carrots

4 bell peppers (red and yellow)

1 large bunch cilantro

1/4 c. cashews (optional)

2 packages kelp noodles (cut each bunch into thirds)

Julienne all veggies till they're all about the same size~3inches or so. Mix in a really big bowl. Top with cilantro, green onions and cashews to garnish.