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Cold Noodles With Hot Chili Orange Oil

Make Cold Noodles With Hot Chili Orange Oil at home with Angel Hair Pasta, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Scallions The Diagonal, and Fresh Parsley Divided Use Dressing. Serves 6. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 12 oz
• 8 oz
• 2
• 6
• 1/4 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 1/4 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 2

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In the meantime, place the bean sprouts in a steamer basket over an inch or so of water in a large saucepan.

2. 2

   Steam them over medium-high heat, covered, until they're just wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Alternatively, simply place them in a saucepan with a half inch of water and steam, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain and rinse them under cold water until they're cool.

5. 5

   Prepare the carrots, scallions, and parsley as directed (reserve half of the parsley for garnish); combine them in a large bowl with the cooked and cooled pasta and the sprouts.

6. 6

   DRESSING -- NOTES: Add pepper oil to taste, or use 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil plus 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder (allow to stand awhile).

7. 7

   In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and pour the dressing over the pasta mixture.

8. 8

   Toss well to coat all the strands, then garnish the top with the reserved parsley and chopped peanuts.

9. 9

   Sodium: 393 mg