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Chilled Lo Mein Noodles with Szechuan Peppercorns

Traditional lo mein noodles are fresh noodles made from wheat flour, egg, and water. This kicky salad uses pantry-friendly dried noodles, which are thinner and a little less chewy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 ounces dried lo mein noodles such as Simply Asia
  • 3 Tablespoons peanut oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, minced seeded if desired
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, crushed
  • 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves

Method
 

  1. Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water until cool. Drain well. Use kitchen shears to cut noodles into smaller pieces.
  2. For vinaigrette, whisk together oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, jalapeño, garlic, and peppercorns in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
  3. In a serving bowl, toss noodles with vinaigrette until well coated. Top with peanuts, green onions, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 208mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

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