Name: Asian Noodles
Prep time: PTM
Cook time: PTM
Yield: 5-6
Ingredients: 1 14 oz package rice noodles (spaghetti or linguine style); 1 small head cabbage (shredded or sliced very thin); 1 cup carrots (shredded or julieanne); 1/2 onion (quartered and sliced); 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/3 cup warm water; 2-3 garlic cloves (crushed); 3 TBS rice vinegar; 2 TBS tamari or other low-sodium soy sauce; 1-2 TBS maple syrup, pure; 1/2 TBS blackstrap molasses; 2 TBS natural peanut butter; 1-2 tsp chili paste (such as Sambal Oelek); juice from 1/2 lime; chopped peanuts (optional); scallions (optional)

Asian Noodles

The sauce for these noodles is nice and light, and better yet, low-fat, without oil.

CourseEntrée

Servings

5-6

Servings

5-6

Ingredients

114 oz package rice noodlesspaghetti or linguine style
1small head cabbageshredded or sliced very thin
1cup carrotsshredded or julieanne
1/2 onionquartered and sliced
1/4cup tomato paste
1/3cup warm water
2-3 garlic clovescrushed
3 TBS rice vinegar
2TBS tamari or other low-sodium soy sauce
1-2TBS maple syrup, pure
1/2TBS blackstrap molasses
2TBS natural peanut butter
1-2tsp chili pastesuch as Sambal Oelek
juice from 1/2 lime
chopped peanutsoptional
scallionsoptional

Instructions

In a large pot cook noodles according to package directions.
Meanwhile, combine tomato paste, water, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, molasses, peanut butter, lime juice and chili paste, until mixed well.
In large skillet or wok, sauté onion for about 3 minutes, adding small amounts of water to unstick and deglaze (see Notes). Add cabbage and carrots, and cover to lightly steam about 5 minutes, stirring a few times.
Add vegetables and sauce to cooked noodles and toss until well coated. Serve and top with chopped peanuts and scallions if desired.

Recipe Notes

I prefer to use a dry wok for this dish. If you use a well seasoned wok, it becomes naturally anti-stick and no water is necessary. The high heat sears the vegetables quickly and makes them more flavorful than steaming. No need to cover and steam with a wok. A good stainless wok is definitely worth the investment.