PASTA DAY: Cold Japanese Noodles With Snow Peas And Bean Sprouts

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Cold Japanese Noodles With Snow Peas And Bean Sprouts

 

Recipe By : Pasta East to West by Nava Atlas, page 36

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dishes, Vegetarian Pasta, Couscous, Etc.

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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***DRESSING***

3 tablespoons tamari or teriyaki sauce

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

OR other mild white vinegar

1 tablespoon honey or brown rice syrup

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes -- optional

***REMAINING INGREDIENTS***

8 ounces soba noodles -- (buckwheat)

OR udon noodles

8 ounces mung bean sprouts

4 ounces snow peas -- trimmed

and cut in half crosswise

2 scallions -- minced, up to 3

 

4 to 6 servings

 

Noodles are beloved in Japanese cuisine and are as welcome in cold dishes

as warm.

 

Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, and stir together. Set

aside.

 

Cook the noodles in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al

dente. Drain and rinse under cool water, then drain well again.

 

Meanwhile, combine the bean sprouts and snow peas in a skillet with just

enough water to keep the bottom moist. Cover and steam briefly over medium

heat until they are slightly wilted. Drain and rinse under cool water,

then drain well again. Combine the cooked noodles, sprouts, snow peas,

scallions, and dressing in a serving bowl. Toss well and serve.

 

Calories: 264, Carbohydrate: 42 g, Total Fat: 8 g, Cholesterol: 0 g,

Protein: 7 g, Sodium: 607 mg

 

 

 

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