VEGAN--Peanut Sesame Noodles

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Peanut Sesame Noodles

 

Recipe By :Noodle Dishes by Sara Moulton

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta & Sauces

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 pound thin spaghetti or vermicelli

4 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

6 scallions with greens -- chopped fine

2 garlic cloves -- minced

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes -- or to taste

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 cup finely chopped salted dry-roasted peanuts

1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro & sprigs for

garnish

 

In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the spaghetti until it is al dente,

drain it in a colander, and rinse it briefly under cold water. Drain the

spaghetti well and in a bow toss it with 2 tablespoons of the oil. In a large

skillet cook the scallions, the garlic, and the red pepper flakes in the

remaining 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat, stirring, until the scallions

are just softened, add the spaghetti, the vinegar, the sugar, and the soy sauce,

and heat the mixture, tossing it to combine it well, until the spaghetti is

heated through. Stir in the peanuts and refrigerate until chilled. Remove and

add chopped cilantro, and salt to taste, transfer the mixture to a serving bowl,

and garnish it with the cilantro sprigs.

 

Description:

" Chill to age and the sesame will be wonderful. "

Source:

" Cooking Live (www.foodtv.com/) on 19 Aug 1999 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 445 Calories; 23g Fat (45.4% calories

from fat); 10g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

410mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 4 1/2

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 1569 1356 1337 0 0 0 0 0 4407 384