Coconut Sevai (Rice Noodles)

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Coconut Sevai (Rice Noodles)

 

14 oz. rice noodles

1 tsp. salt

3 Tbsp. oil

1 tsp. sesame seed

2 dried red chile peppers, chopped (optional)

3 Tbsp. brown lentils (cooked)

4 Tbsp. roasted peanuts

3/4 cup shredded or flaked coconut (unsweetened)

1/4 cup water

fresh cilantro, for garnish

 

Place noodles in a medium size pot and add water, just to cover. Add salt

and bring to a boil. After boiling 1 to 2 minutes, transfer noodles to a

colander and let cold water run through it for about 3 seconds. Drain and

set aside.

 

Heat oil in a wok; when warm add sesame seed, chile peppers and lentils.

Stir-fry until lentils start getting light brown, then add peanuts and

stir-fry for 10 seconds. Stir in coconut and fry it until light brown; add

cooked noodles and 1/4 cup water. Keep stirring all together over heat until

well mixed, 10 to 20 seconds. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

 

Makes 4 servings