Pasta with Chinese Tahini Sauce
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
15 minReady
25 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ounces |
pasta
preferably chinese wheat noodles |
|
| 1 | cup |
green peas
|
|
| Chinese tahini sauce | |||
| 2 | tablespoons |
tahini (sesame paste)
(sesame butter) |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
rice vinegar
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
sesame oil
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
thai chili paste
hot, with garlic |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
ginger root
minced |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
vegetable stock
|
|
| 1 | dash |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231.2 | ml/g |
pasta
preferably chinese wheat noodles |
|
| 237 | ml |
green peas
|
|
| Chinese tahini sauce | |||
| 3E+1 | ml |
tahini (sesame paste)
(sesame butter) |
|
| 15 | ml |
rice vinegar
|
|
| 15 | ml |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
| 15 | ml |
sesame oil
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
thai chili paste
hot, with garlic |
|
| 5 | ml |
ginger root
minced |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
vegetable stock
|
|
| 1 | dash |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
Directions
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.
