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                           SMOTHERED NOODLES

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Side dish                        Thai
               Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 3/4   lb           Fresh gwit dio OR
 10       oz           Rice vermicelli
    1/2   lb           Broccoli
                       -----SEASONINGS-----
  1       tb           Salty brown bean paste
  3       tb           Cornstarch dissolved in
  4       tb           Water
  1       tb           Sugar
  1       tb           Soy sauce
    1/2   ts           Pepper
    1/2   ts           Salt
                       -----FRYING-----
    3/4   c            Vegetable oil
  3       tb           Thick Chinese soy sauce
  1       tb           Garlic, chopped

 If using rice vermicelli, soak it in boiling water for 10 minutes &
 drain. If using fresh noodles, use as is.  Slice broccoli & cut into
 florets. Peel skin if too tough.  Discard the leaves.
 Blend together all the SEASONINGS.
 Heat 1/4 c oil in a wok over high heat.  Add drained noodles & thick
 soy sauce (use regular if you can't get the thick stuff).  Stir-fry
 for 3 minutes.  Remove to individual serving plates & keep warm.
 Slightly reduce heat & add remaining oil.  Add garlic & stir-fry til
 lit is golden.  Add the broccoli & SEASONINGS mixture plus 2 1/2 c
 boiling water.  Cook for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.  Divide
 the sauce evenly over the noodles.



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