| SESAME ASIAN Pasta Salad Mix Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe: 1/4 C. Soy Sauce 1/2 C. Rice Wine or White Wine Vinegar 2 T. Dijon Mustard 1/4 C. Vegetable Oil Fresh Additions: 8 oz. Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves Optional: Boil or grilled steak, chicken or shrimp. Directions: Boil water in a 6 qt. pot, add 1 T. salt and pasta. Simmer 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place contents of seasoning packet into small bowl. Add 1/4 C. of boiling pasta water and soak seasonings for 5 minutes or more. Drain pasta and quickly run under cold water. Combine with seasonings and optional fresh ingredients. Shake up vinaigrette dressing in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Pour over salad ingredients, toss and serve. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container. Best to use within 24 hours. Serves: 8-10 Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes Asian Shrimp and Noodle Casserole Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb. Medium Shrimp 1/2 lb. Fresh Snow Pea Pods 1/4 C. Peanut or Vegetable Oil 1/4 C. Soy Sauce 2 T. Dry Sherry 2 T. Sesame or Vegetable Oil Directions: Rise, shell and de-vein shrimp. Bring large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, rinse pea pods and leave in bottom of large colander. In a small saucepan, heat oil over low-medium heat, add contents of seasoning packet and toss lightly for one minute. Add sherry and soy sauce, cook one minute and set aside. Add pasta to boiling water and bring to a full boil for 9 minutes. Add shrimp, bring back to a boil for one minute. Drain pasta and shrimp over pea pods. Combine drained pasta, shrimp and pea pods in a large bowl, toss with sesame or vegetable oil. Add the seasoning mixture, stir thoroughly and serve. |
