Szechuan Sesame Noodle Stir-Fry

ingredients

1 lb. (1 box) dried Asian noodles or linguine
4 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 - 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken or pork loin, sliced into thin strips
1 cup bottled Szechuan Spicy Stir-Fry Sauce *
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Hoisin or chili-garlic sauce
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced green or red onions
3/4 cup chopped peanuts

directions

1
Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat 4 tablespoons sesame oil in a wok or heavy skillet over high heat. Add ginger and garlic and stir for about 15 seconds. Then add chicken, stir-frying until cooked through. Add Szechuan stir-fry sauce, lime juice, and Hoisin or chili-garlic sauce; reduce heat to low and simmer for one minute or two. Mix noodles, onions, and peanuts into wok, stirring so that all the noodles soak up the good juices. Serve warm or at room temperature. Tastes just as yummy the next day.

notes

*You can certainly whip up your own sauce, but if you want to save some time, the House of Tsang brand Szechuan Spicy Stir-Fry Sauce is super good and is available in the ethnic food sections at Target, Publix, and Kroger for a decent price.

Source: Emily Connelly