Sesame Asparagus And Noodles

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
• 1/4 cup tamari soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons chinese rice
• 1/2 teaspoon chili oil
• 1 lb linguine
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 pint asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of water to a boil for the noodles.
• 2 toast the sesame seeds by placing them in a small skillet over medium heat. swirl the pan.
• 3 occasionally until the seeds begin to smoke and become fragrant. immediately pour them into a small bowl to cool.
• 4 combine the sesame oil, tamari, vegetable stock, , and chili oil in a measuring cup and set aside. this will be the sauce for the noodles.
• 5 when the water is at a rolling boil, cook the noodles until tender yet chewy.
• 6 heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. add the asparagus and stir-fry 1 minute. pour in the water and cover the pan. cook until the asparagus pieces are tender, about 5 minutes.
• 7 drain the noodles and return them to the pot. pour on the prepared sauce and toss with tongs to coat.
• 8 7. remove the cover from the asparagus. pour on the teaspoon of tamari and the scallions and toss for 1 minute. serve on the noodles. garnish with sesame seeds.