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     Title: Southeast Asian Vegetables & Noodles
Categories: Asian, Vegetables, Pasta
     Yield: 4 Servings

     4 oz Uncooked vermicelli (1 c);
          - broken into 2" pieces
     1 c  Chicken broth
     1 lb Frozen carrots, green beans,
          - and cauliflower; thawed
          - -OR-
     1 lb Frozen broccoli,
          - cauliflower,
          - sugar snap peas, and
          - red peppers; thawed
     1 ts Garlic; minced
     1 ts Ginger; grated
     1 ts Jalapeno; seeded,
          - finely chopped -OR-
   1/4 ts Crushed red pepper flakes
     2 tb Dry sherry or apple juice
   1/4 ts Salt
     2 ts Sesame oil

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   1/2 c  Green onions;
          - diagonally sliced
   1/4 c  Unsalted peanuts; dry roasted

 Microwave Directions:

 In a 2 qt microwave-safe casserole, combine vermicelli and broth;
 cover. Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes, stirring once halfway
 through cooking.

 Add vegetables, garlic, ginger, chile, and sherry; mix well. Cover;
 microwave on HIGH for 7 to 9 minutes or until vermicelli is tender
 and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add salt and oil; mix well.
 Sprinkle with onions and peanuts.

 Conventional Directions:

 In large skillet, combine vermicelli and 1-1/4 cups chicken broth.
 Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and
 simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

 Add vegetables, garlic, ginger, chile, sherry, salt, and oil; stir
 to combine. Increase heat to medium; cover and cook an additional
 7 to 9 minutes or until vermicelli is tender and vegetables are
 crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with onions and
 peanuts.

 From: Julie Berth <[email protected]>
 Date: 97-01-07 02:50:15 Est

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