Question

Chinese Chicken Noodle Salad - serve 8

Answer 1

Chinese Chicken Noodle Salad - serve 8

1 lb spaghetti, broken into 2 to 3 inch pieces

2 tbsp sesame oil

3 to 4 cups cooked chicken cut into �-inch cubes

1 bunch green onions with tops sliced

1 med cucumber, unpeeled, cut into thin strips

4 oz sliced water chestnuts (� of an 8-ounce can)

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup fresh bean sprouts, rinsed

1/4 lbs fresh snow peas, trimmed

1 small red or yellow pepper, cut into strips

Dressing:

2 tbsp sesame oil

2 tbsp salad oil

3 tbsp chinese rice vinegar

1/2 tsp hot chili oil

3 tbsp chopped fresh ginger

2 tbsp sugar

1/3 cup dry ******

1 tsp salt

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water according to the package directions.

Pour into a colander, drain and rinse under cold running water, separating the strands while rinsing.

Drain well, place in a large bowl and toss with 2 tbsp of sesame oil. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

To make the dressing, whisk all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss well.

Cover and refrigerate for several hours to blend the flavors.

Bring to room temperature before serving.