Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs linguine
1/2 cup sesame seed oil
1/2 cup light soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili oil, to taste
salt and pepper
1 cup cilantro or 1 cup watercress, minced
1 can water chestnuts
3 -4 green onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
chicken, meat,seafood,tofu or any vegetables, may be added (optional)
Directions:
Boil noodles and toss with the rest of the ingredients.
Prepare at least 4 hours ahead or overnight so that the flavors will blend.
Do not omit chili oil- it gives the salad a kick!
(I like to add Chinese bar b q’d pork, red pepper and snow peas to this salad.).
Servings: 16
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 45 min.