Sichuan Peanut Sauce Noodles

Ingredients

110 gr egg noodles
130 gr dry peanuts
1/2 ginger
3 garlic
14 gr sugar
30 ml asian sesame oil
16 ml peanut oil
30 ml dark soy sauce
30 ml lime juice
5 ml chili oil
120 ml water
2 slices green onions
280 gr poached chicken
250 gr blanched green beans

Instructions

-julienned Coriander leaves Believe it or not, these are excellent for breakfast... Bring 4 litre water to a boil in a large pot. Gently pull the noodles apart to separate the strands, and add to the boiling water. Stir. Bring to a second boil; boil for 1 minute. Drain in a colander, then rinse thoroughly under cold water. Drain. set aside. Coarsely chop the peanuts in a food processor; remove quarter cup and set aside. Add the ginger, garlic, salt and sugar to remaining peanuts in the processor and process to a coarse mixture. Add sesame and peanut oils, the soy sauce, lime juice and chili oil; process for 1 minute, or until smooth. Stir in the water; the mixture should have a thin, creamy consistency. Add a little more water, if necessary. To serve, toss the noodles with the sauce. Add the green onions, chicken and green beans. Place on serving plates, sprinkle with chopped pea nuts and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve at room temperature. Serves 6 as a side dish. Serves 6 as a side dish. PER SERVING: 460 calories, 23 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate, 22 g fat (3 g saturated), 70 mg cholesterol, 806 mg sodium, 3 g fiber. From Joyce Jue, San Francisco Chronicle, 0. 345849802371.54.