Pasta with Chines Tahini Sauce
Yield
4 servingsPrep
20 minCook
20 minReady
40 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ounces |
pasta
|
|
| 1 | cup |
green peas
|
|
| Chinese tahini sauce | |||
| 2 | tablespoons |
tahini (sesame paste)
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
rice vinegar
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
sesame oil
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
thai chili paste
with garlic, hot |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
ginger root
minced |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
vegetable stock
or water |
|
| 1 | dash |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231.2 | ml/g |
pasta
|
|
| 237 | ml |
green peas
|
|
| Chinese tahini sauce | |||
| 3E+1 | ml |
tahini (sesame paste)
|
|
| 15 | ml |
rice vinegar
|
|
| 15 | ml |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
| 15 | ml |
sesame oil
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
thai chili paste
with garlic, hot |
|
| 5 | ml |
ginger root
minced |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
vegetable stock
or water |
|
| 1 | dash |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
Directions
- preferably buckwheat noodles or Chinese wheat noodles GARNISHES: scallion curls, fresh corriander sprigs, toasted sesame seeds, or chopped dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, optional. 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 sautéed 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: - sauté 6 oz chopped spinach in 1 tablespoon safflower oil until limp; toss with noodles and sauce ~ add or substitute other veggies such as sautéed 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.
