Chinese Garlic and Peanut Noodles with Shrimp
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 818 |
| pro | 40 g |
| total fat | 44 g |
| sat. fat | 11 g |
| carb | 71 g |
| fibre | 8 g |
| chol | 166 mg |
| sodium | 1 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 10 |
| iron | 41 |
| vit A | 8 |
| vit C | 25 |
| folate | 51 |
Fresh but filling this Asian salad from "Cool Noodles" in the May 2004 issue of Canadian Living is perfect for picnic or patio. You can top the noodles of this wholesome lunch or supper with other kinds of seafood or even chicken. Natural peanut butter is available in supermarkets and bulk food stores.
Ingredients
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4 cups (1 L) bean_sprouts (about 8 oz/250 g)
12 oz (375 g) Chinese wheat noodles
1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame_oil
2 cups (500 mL) julienned English_cucumber
12 oz (375 mL) cooked shrimp
1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh coriander leaves
Peanut Sauce:
2 tbsp (25 mL) sesame_oil
1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot_pepper flakes
1/2 cup (125 mL) natural peanut_butter
2 tbsp (25 mL) rice or cider_vinegar
1 tbsp (15 mL) each soy_sauce and fish_sauce
1/2 tsp (2 mL) five-spice powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
4 cloves garlic, minced
Preparation
Peanut Sauce: In small saucepan, heat sesame oil with hot pepper flakes over medium-low heat just until pepper begins to darken; pour into bowl. Add peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, five-spice powder, salt, minced garlic and 1/3 cup (75 mL) water; mix well and set aside. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature.)
Pinch off root ends of bean sprouts; place sprouts in colander. Immerse colander in large pot of boiling salted water for 5 seconds. Remove colander and immediately chill under cold water; drain sprouts and set aside.
Add noodles to boiling salted water in pot; cook until tender but firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and chill under cold water; drain well. In shallow serving bowl, mix noodles with sesame oil. Attractively top with bean sprouts, cucumber, shrimp and coriander. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.) Pour peanut sauce over top; toss to serve.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2004
- Keywords : Main Course; Noodles; Cucumbers; Shrimp; Bean sprouts;
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