Chinese Chicken Noodle Salad
Ingredients
1 lb spaghetti, broken into 2 to 3 inch, pieces
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 to 4 cups cooked chicken, cut into, 1/2-inch cubes
1 bunch green onions with tops, sliced
1 medium cucumber, unpeeled, cut into thin s, trips
4 oz sliced water chestnuts (1/2 of an 8, -ounce can)
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup fresh bean sprouts, rinsed
1/4 lb fresh snow peas, trimmed
1 small red or yellow pepper, cut into stri, ps
1 dressing:
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp salad oil
3 tbsp chinese rice vinegar
1/2 tsp hot chili oil
3 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
2 tbsp sugar
1/3 cup dry sherry
1 tsp salt
Preparation
Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water according to the
package directions. Pour into a colander, drain and rinse under cold
running water, separating the strands while rinsing. Drain well,
place in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of sesame oil. Stir
in the remaining ingredients.
To make the dressing, whisk all of the dressing ingredients in a small
bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss well. Cover and refrigerate
for several hours to blend the flavors. Bring to room temperature
before serving.
Servings: 8
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