Lime Noodles With Vegetables Basil And Sesame Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Put 3 tablespoons of the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally,until the garlic turns golden, about 10 minutes; set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, combine the lime juice and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Set aside.
• 3. Fill a large bowl with water and ice and set aside.
• Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add the basil and mint leaves. As soon as the water returns to a boil, drain the leaves and transfer to the ice water. When cold, drain again and squeeze dry. Purée in a blender with the sesame seeds, garlic, salt, and 1 cup of the oil. (This herb paste will keep, refrigerated, for 2 days.)
• 4. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the vegetables and some salt and cook, tossing, just until brightly colored. Keep warm.
• 5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Cook the noodles until tender, 30 seconds. Drain and transfer to a large skillet set over high heat with the butter and lime syrup; add salt to taste and cook, tossing, until well mixed and creamy. Put the noodles in a warmed serving bowl; drizzle liberally with the basil-mint paste, top with the vegetables, garnish with the sesame seeds, and serve.

Steps:

• Bring 8 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add the snow peas and carrots and cook until slightly soft, 30 seconds. Drain well and set aside.
• In a separate pot, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water and toss with a 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil.
• Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, chile-garlic paste, ginger, garlic, lime juice and 3 tablespoons hot water in a bowl; stir together until well blended.
• Toss the noodles with the sauce. Add the cilantro, peanuts, black sesame seeds and green onions and toss until well mixed. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Whisk first four ingredients in a large bowl. Add vegetables; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain. Run noodles under cold water to cool them; drain well and add to bowl with vegetables. Add cilantro and scallions; season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle sesame seeds over and serve.

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, place a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Pour sauce over linguine, and toss to coat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• saute garlic and hot pepper in oil for 1-2 minutes.
• Mix in tahini and peanut butter, then whisk in warm water until the sauce is a creamy consistency (depending on the peanut butter you use and personal preference).
• Taste and add pepper, salt or more red pepper or hot sauce as desired.
• Toss with pasta and garnish with scallions, cilantro, cucumber then serve with lime wedges.

Steps:

• Whisk together the oils, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili flakes and agave. Set aside.
• Chop a block of firm tofu into bite sized pieces. Cover with the marinade and leave for a couple of hours. As is the case with any tofu dish, the longer the better.
• Boil the soba noodles until tender, drain, rinse and set aside.
• Blanche broccoli florets until tender crisp.
• In a wok / saute pan, stir fry the tofu, reserving the extra marinade.
• Chiffonade the basil.
• Toss the noodles, broccoli and tofu together, dress with the extra marinade. Feel free to make a double batch if you like extra sauce. Heat through if you are serving warm, if not leave in the fridge, then bring to room temperature just before serving. Sprinkle with the basil and extra chili flakes if you'd like it extra spicy.