1 lb. vermicelli 1/4 lb. snow peas, trimmed & halved 1 c. sliced radishes 1/2 c. sliced green onions SAUCE: 1 sm. cucumber, coarsely chopped 1/2 c. sliced green onions 2/3 c. warm water 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter 1/2 c. soy sauce 1/4 c. rice wine 3 tbsp. sesame oil 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper or more Cook vermicelli to package directions; drain; rinse under cold water; cool. Blanch snow peas in boiling water 1 minute; drain; plunge into ice water; drain again. In large bowl combine vermicelli, snow peas, radishes, cucumbers and green onions. In medium bowl whisk together water and peanut butter; whisk in remaining ingredients. Pour sauce over vermicelli; toss gently to coat. |