Hot spicy cold noodles
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Chinese noodles (fresh) |
| 4 | Scallions (or green onions), chopped | |
| 2 | teaspoons | Chili oil |
| 2 | teaspoons | Sesame seed oil |
| 2 | tablespoons | Vinegar |
| 2 | tablespoons | Sugar |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ | teaspoon | Black pepper (fresh ground) |
| 1 | teaspoon | MSG (optional) |
| 2 | Red peppers (fresh), chopped | |
Directions
Cook the noodles in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain. Rinse them in cold water until they are cool, then set aside to drain.
Make the sauce by mixing together all of the other ingredients. Heat about 4 T oil in a wok. When it is hot, pour in the sauce mixture, and then the noodles. Stir well to cover the noodles with sauce, then remove and cool.
NOTES:
* Easy, spicy-hot cold noodles for summer -- This recipe is an easy prepare-ahead dish for a hot summer day. It makes a good barbecue side dish for all of us who are tired of potato salads. Yield: serves 4-6.
* You can serve this dish warm if you want, but it is better when cold. It is a good dish to prepare the previous day and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
: Difficulty: easy.
: Time: 15 minutes to prepare, 2 or more hours chilling.
: Precision: No need to measure.
: Rob Horn
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