Tonight is my husband's monthly geek meeting so he won't be home until 8-9:00. I decided to have a girl's night. My two best friends (we are cousins, they are sisters) are coming over. We are having an Asian theme. Hot and cold sesame noodles (recipe below, courtesy of 30 Minute Meals), springs rolls (courtesy of the grocery store freezer section), and strawberry pie (I know, has nothing to do with the theme, just a craving). We will also have some green tea. Afterward we are watching "Mystery Date."
WFD at your house??
Hot and Cold Sesame Noodles
1/2 pound spaghetti
1/4 cup Tamari dark soy, eyeball it
1/4 rounded cup smooth peanut butter, softened in microwave 15 seconds on high
2 tablespoons cider or rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, eyeball it
2 tablespoons hot sauce
(I am leaving this out, tummy doesn't like hot sauce)
2 cups shredded cabbage and carrot mix, available in produce department
1 cup bean sprouts or pea shoots, any variety, available in produce department
3 scallions, chopped on an angle
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Cook pasta to al dente, with a bite to it, then cold shock it to stop the cooking process by running it under cold water in colander. Drain the pasta very well. In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together soy, peanut butter, vinegar, oil, sesame oil, and hot sauce. Add noodles and veggies and toss to combine the noodles and coat them evenly with sauce. Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds throughout the salad and serve.