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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 <jewel1@ix.netcom.com>
  Date: 97-01-07 02:50:15 Est
 
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