Sesame rice noodles
3 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | ounces | Rice vermicelli |
| Hot water | ||
| 1½ | tablespoon | Oriental sesame oil |
| 1 | teaspoon | Chili oil |
| Or crushed red pepper flakes to taste | ||
| 3 | Green onions, cut into slivers | |
| ½ | Red bell pepper, seeded, cut into paper-thin slivers | |
| 1 | cup | Fresh bean sprouts |
| ¼ | cup | Fresh cilantro, minced |
| Salt to taste | ||
Directions
1. Put vermicelli in a large bowl and cover with hot tap water. Soak until soft, 10 minutes; drain.
2. Heat both oils in a wok or large skillet over high heat. When it is hot, add noodles, stir well and cook 45 seconds. Add onions, bell pepper, sprouts, cilantro and salt; cook and stir 30 seconds. Remove from heat and serve hot or at room temperature.