by Karen Soo, Newsletter Editor

Summer is just around the corner. Here is a dish that’s going to be a hit of any pot luck or picnic. Its cool, refreshing and easy to make. Try it out.

Bon Appetit – Julia Child and Karen Soo share the same birthday.

Preparation time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsps. prepared chili sauce with garlic (Lee Kum Kee brand is recommended)
  • 1 – 16 oz. package of Chinese noodles or vermicelli
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick sized strips

1. Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until tender, but still firm (al dente)

2. Drain. Rinse under cold water to cool: drain well.

3. Transfer to bowl. Toss with 1 Tbsp. sesame oil.

4. Add green onions, bell peppers and toss.

5. Add enough dressing to coat. Serve at room temperature.

6. The salad can be refrigerated.

Dressing:

Combine soy sauce, 2 Tbsp. sesame oil, vinegar vegetable oil, sugar and chili sauce in food processor or blender. Blend until well combined.