GINGER ALMOND NOODLES

By slebel

Ingredients

• Through the centuries, both almonds and ginger have been thought to boost the libido. Who knew? In any event, they add great flavor to slippery udon noodles.
• 1 clove garlic, unpeeled
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) coarsely chopped
• Thai basil leaves
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped toasted almonds
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil
• 1 tsp (5 mL) minced fresh ginger
• 1 tsp (5 mL) white miso paste
• 1 tsp (5 mL) liquid honey
• Pinch hot pepper flakes
• 1 pkg (400 g) udon noodles

Preparation

Step 1

1 In a small saucepan of boiling water, blanch garlic clove for 1 minute. Drain well then run under cold water to cool. Peel garlic and chop coarsely.

2 In a mini-chopper, process garlic, Thai basil, 1 tbsp (15 mL) almonds, vegetable and sesame oils, ginger, miso paste, honey and hot pepper flakes until fairly smooth, scraping down sides of processor 2 or 3 times.

3 Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well.

4 In a warm serving bowl, toss noodles with Thai basil mixture until evenly coated. Sprinkle with remaining almonds and serve at once.


Serves 2