Moosewood: Spicy Szechuan Noodles

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Spicy Szechuan Noodles

 

Recipe By : New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant, page 45

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Asian Moosewood

Pasta Salad

Vegan Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 pound whole wheat spaghetti or soba noodles

1/4 cup peanut butter (or part tahini)

1/4 cup warm water

3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce

2 tablespoons wine vinegar (preferably rice)

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

1 teaspoon hot chili oil

2 cups fresh mung bean sprouts

1 cucumber, peeled cut lengthwise, seeded -- in crescent

slices

chopped scallions

toasted sesame seeds

 

Cook the pasta al dente in salted water. Drain it and rinse with cold water. Mix

the peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, vinegar, and oils. Toss the noodles

with the bean sprouts, cucumbers, and sauce. Top with chopped scallions and/or

toasted sesame seeds, if desired. this dish is most flavorful served at room

temperature.

 

Spicy Szechuan Noodles are attractive served on crisp leaves of romaine.

 

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