Spicy Ramon Noodle Salad

By á-8298

Ingredients

• 3 pkgs dry ramen noodle soup
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• Boiling water
• 2 oz snow peas,trimmed and cut into julienne strips
• 1 small carrot, peeled and shredded
• 3 tbsp minced green onions and tops
• Peanut dressing (recipe follows)

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in large sauce pan. break noodle blocks into fourths; discard soup pkg (or save for stock). Cook noodles in boiling water 3 minutes,stirring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain thoroughly. Place noodles in large bowl; toss with oil. Pour boiling water over snow peas in bowl; let stand 30 seconds. Drain; cool under cold water and drain thoroughly. Add snow peas, carrot and green onions to noodles. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Meanwhile, prepare peanut dressing. Pour dressing over noodle mixture; toss to coat all ingredients well. Serve immediately

Peanut dressing:
Gradually blend 2 tbsp soy sauce into 2 tbsp creamy Peanut butter in small bowl. Stir inn 2 tbsp distilled white vinegar, 4 tspp vegetable oil,, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tspp minced fresh ginger root and 1/8 to 1/44 tsp grounnd red pepper (cAYENNE) until well blended.