Lemon pasta salad with peppercorn-coconut glaze

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
14ouncesUdon noodles
2tablespoonsExtra-virgin olive oil
¼cupLemon juice
2tablespoonsLemon zest
1teaspoonCoarsely ground black pepper
½cupVegetable stock
½cupCoconut, grated
2cupsSlivered snow peas
1teaspoonSalt
¼cupCilantro, chopped
¼cupBasil, chopped

Directions

Cook udon noodles in salted water according to package instructions, till tender but firm. Drain. Heat 1 tb oil in skillet, add lemon juice, zest, pepper, stock & coconut. Bring to a boil. Cover & cook over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Add snow peas & continue to cook for 1 minute. Remove pan from heat, add drained noodles & stir to blend. Season with salt. When cooled, add herbs & mix. Drizzle with remaining oil & garnish with cilantro.

Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna's Table"

Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 10-21-94