Orange Chile Noodles Recipes

ORANGE CHILI NOODLES

Steps:

• In a stockpot over high heat, bring about 8 cups of water to a boil.
• Add the noodles and cook until al dente, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Drain well and place in large bowl.
• Set aside.
• In a bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
• Pour the dressing over the noodles and toss well.
• Let sit at least 10 minutes before serving.
• (Can also sit overnight so that noodles absorb dressing) Garnish with chopped scallions, if using.

COLD CHILI ORANGE NOODLES

Steps:

• For the Sauce:.
• Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a blender and puree for thirty seconds.
• Place sauce in a jar and keep, covered, in the fridge.
• For the Noodles:.
• Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente.
• Remove from boiling water and shock in ice water and drain again.
• Toss noodles with sesame oil.
• Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water (from the pasta) and shock them in ice water.
• When ready to Serve:.
• Place noodles in bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of Chili-Orange Sauce.
• Add bean sprouts and carrots and toss again.
• Add additional sauce if necessary but don't overdo.
• Mound noodle mixture in the center of a serving bowl and garnish with nuts, scallions and cilantro.