Good Neighbor Szechuan Noodles
chinese, main dish, pasta, vegetarian
1 lb oriental noodles*
3 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce - preferably ta; mari
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
2 tablespoon tahini
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup chicken broth**
2 tablespoon oil (peanut or canola)
1/2 lb fresh mung bean sprouts
6 oz fresh spinach - roughly chopped
*Any thin, flat noodle can be substituted for Oriental noodles.
**Good Neighbor uses vegetarian chicken-flavored broth powder.
Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and cool.
Combine tamari, vinegar, chili paste, tahini, sesame oil and broth; set aside.
Heat about 2 tb. oil in wok. Add noodles; toss until warm and browning. Add bean sprouts and spinach; mix. Add sauce mixture; toss. Serve while hot.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.
Haven't tried yet. From Alice Colombo's 01/27/93 "Cook's Corner" column in "The (Louisville, KY) "The Courier-Journal." Pg. C7. Requested by Louisvillean Carol Grady, who wrote: "I am addicted to the wonderful food available at Louisville's Good Neighbor Foods Co-op Cafe, but I know I can't ask you to obtain recipes for all of their creations. Let's start with three of my favorites: hummus, Szechuan noodles and maple pumpkin pie." Alice Colombo responded: "I have to agree with you - all are winners." Posted by Cathy Harned.
Yield: 6 servings