Today: Peanut Noodles -- Chinese Noodle Salad With Citrus And Spicy Peanuts

May 19, 1993

Cece Sullivan

THE FOLLOWING RECIPE IS FROM "FIELDS OF GREENS" BY ANNIE SOMERVILLE. Chinese Noodle Salad with Citrus and Spicy Peanuts 8-10 servings; approximate preparation time 45 minutes Spicy peanuts:

1 cup raw shelled peanuts

1/2 teaspoon oil (such as peanut, canola or vegetable)

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

Marinade:

Grated peel of 1 orange

1/2 cup orange juice

2 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

3 tablespoons sherry vinegar

1/3 cup sesame oil

2 teaspoons sugar

1/4 cup light soy sauce

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

1/2-1 teaspoon hot chili oil

Salad:

1 (16-ounce) package thin Chinese noodles or vermicelli pasta

1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks

2 ounces snow peas, strings removed, sliced into thin matchsticks (about 1/2 cup)

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1/2 cup thin matchsticks of daikon radish

3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1. To prepare the spicy peanuts: Combine the peanuts, oil, paprika, cayenne and salt, stirring well to coat. Place in a small baking pan and toast in a preheated 350-degree oven 10-12 minutes, until the nuts are golden. Set aside.

2. To prepare the marinade: Combine the orange peel and juice, ginger, rice and sherry vinegars, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, jalapeno and chili oil.

3. To prepare the salad: Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add the noodles and time according to package directions. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl. Add the marinade and set aside while preparing the vegetables.

4. Bring a small pan of water to the boil; add the carrot and snow peas and time 30 seconds. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Pat dry and add to the noodles.

5. Add the green onions, radish and cilantro. Refrigerate if making the salad ahead. Remove from refrigeration 1 hour before serving. (Refrigeration can make the flavors less intense. Save a little of the marinade to add to the salad just before serving.) Stir in the peanuts just before serving.

Data per serving Calories 347 Protein 10g Fat 15g Carbohydrates 43g Sodium 398mg Saturated fat 2g Monounsaturated fat 6g Polyunsaturated fat 6g Cholesterol 0mg