Pasta With Chines Tahini Sauce

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Title: PASTA WITH CHINES TAHINI SAUCE
Categories: Main dish, Pasta, Oriental, Sauces
Yield: 4 servings

8 oz Pasta *
1 c Peas

-------------------CHINESE TAHINI SAUCE-------------------
2 tb Tahini (sesame butter)
1 tb Rice Vinegar
1 tb Soy sauce
1 tb (pref. toasted) Sesame Oil
2 ts Chili Paste w/garlic (hot)
1 ts Minced Gingerroot
2 tb Vegetable stock or water
1 ds Freshly ground black pepper

* preferably buckwheat noodles or Chinese wheat noodles
GARNISHES: scallion curls, fresh corriander sprigs,
toasted sesame seeds, or chopped dry-roasted unsalted
peanuts, optional.
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""""""""""""""" NOTE:
Chinese wheat noodles are compacted into cubes. To
cook, break the cubes and drop into boiling water.
When water returns to a boil, cook for 3 minutes and
drain. They may be served as is or patted dry and
sauteed in oil until lightly browned.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook pasta until
al dente. While pasta is cooking, steam peas. In a
large bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
When pasta is done, drain well. Toss dressing with
pasta; add peas and toss again. Top with garnish.
VARIATIONS: - saute 6 oz chopped spinach in 1 T
safflower oil until limp; toss with noodles and sauce
~ add or substitute other veggies such as sauteed
sliced mushrooms, blanched
peapods, sweet red peppers, steamed broccoli, steamed
sliced carrots, or scallions. If you add several, the
amt of dressing may need to be increased.
~ chill or bring to room temp and serve as side dish
or salad

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