Cold noodles with pineapple

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
10 ounces Somen or hiyamugi noodles
4 tablespoons Soy sauce
1 cup Coconut cream, boiled & cooled
3 eaches Green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
½ each Fresh pineapple, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons Sugar
2 tablespoons Garlic oil, see note
2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons Ginger, chopped

Directions

SAUCE

GARNISHES

Boil the noodles for 2 or 3 minutes in water until *al dente*.

Plunge into cold water & then drain. Spread noodles on a large platter & sprinkle with the chopped pineapple.

Mix the SAUCE ingredients & pour over the noodles. Sprinkle with the green onion, red pepper flakes, cilantro & ginger. Serve NOTE: Substitute pineapple tidbits for fresh if you want. You wil need a large can.

Garlic oil can be made by frying chopped garlic in oil until golden.

Use, as a guideline, 1 part garlic to 4 parts oil. Do not strain the garlic.

Adapted from Puangkram C. Schmitz & Michael J. Worman, "Practical Thai Cooking"

Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 10-18-94

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