Sesame noodles - bon appetit

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupSoy sauce
3tablespoonsOriental sesame oil
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
tablespoonSugar
1tablespoonPrepared chili sauce with garlic*
1pack(12-oz) Chinese water-style noodles or linguine
4Green onions, thinly sliced
1Red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips

Directions

Combine soy sauce, 2 T sesame oil, vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar and chili sauce in processor or blender. Blend until well combined. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)

Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse under cold water to cool; drain well. Transfer to bowl. Toss with 1 T sesame oil. Add green onions and red bell pepper and toss. Add enough dressing to coat; toss.

*Available at Asian markets and some supermarkets.

Bon Appetit/August/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>