Gingered Shrimp With Asian Noodles

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Asian	October 199	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	oz	Bean threads vermicelli
		cellophane
		noodles*
4	t	Oriental sesame oil
2	T	Rice vinegar
2	T	Chopped fresh cilantro
2	T	Minced seasoned sliced
		ginger also known as
		sushiginger*
1	T	Minced pickled jalapenos
2	t	Honey
12	oz	Uncooked medium shrimp
		peeled deveined
		tails left intact
4		Green onions, sliced
2		Garlic cloves, minced
2	t	Cornstarch
1/2	c	Water

INSTRUCTIONS

Available at Asian markets and in the Asian section of many
supermarkets.  Cook noodles in large pot of boiling water until just
tender but  still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer
to bowl.  Add 2 teaspoons sesame oil to noodles and toss to coat.  Mix
vinegar, cilantro, ginger, jalapenos and honey in small bowl.  Season
shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons sesame  oil in
heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions  and
garlic; saute until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add vinegar  mixture and
shrimp to skillet; stir until shrimp are just cooked  through, about 3
minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup water. Add  mixture to skillet;
stir until liquid thickens, about 2 minutes.  Mound noodles on platter.
Arrange shrimp over and serve.  Serves 2.  Bon Appetit October 1992
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