*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                         Szechwan Peanut Noodles

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chinese                          Nuts
                Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      ounces        Peanut butter
   4      tablespoons   Sesame oil
   3      tablespoons   Soy sauce
   2      tablespoons   Rice vinegar
   1      teaspoon      Cayenne
     1/2  teaspoon      Habanero powder
                        Chicken broth
  12      ounces        Chinese egg noodles (fat -- round ones preferred
   1      cup           Blanched carrot -- cut
                        matchsticks
   3                    Scallions -- slivered
   1      cup           Snow pea pods, raw -- cut
                        matchsticks
   1      cup           Raw bean sprouts
     1/2  cup           Roasted unsalted peanuts -- ground

Over low heat, melt the peanut butter with the oil, soy sauce, and vinegar.
Stir in pepper powders. Thin to proper consistency with broth. Let cool. Taste
for seasoning, correcting with salt or soy.

Cook noodles in the usual way until they are done. Drain and put onto a
serving platter. Cover with sauce.

Arrange carrot, scallions, pea pods, and sprouts in a neat design over the
noodles and sauce. Strew with peanuts. Serve cool or cold.

 From:    Michael Loo

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