1 lb Oriental noodles*
3 tb Tamari or soy sauce
— preferably tamari 1 tb Vinegar
2 ts Chili paste with garlic
2 tb Tahini
1 tb Toasted sesame oil
1/2 c Chicken broth**
2 tb Oil (peanut or canola)
1/2 lb Fresh mung bean sprouts
6 oz Fresh spinach
— roughly chopped *Any thin, flat noodle can be substituted for Oriental noodles. **Good Neighbor uses vegetarian chicken-flavored broth powder. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and cool. Combine tamari, vinegar, chili paste, tahini, sesame oil and broth; set aside. Heat about 2 tb. oil in wok. Add noodles; toss until warm and browning. Add bean sprouts and spinach; mix. Add sauce mixture; toss. Serve while hot. Yield: 6 to 8 servings. Haven’t tried yet. From Alice Colombo’s 01/27/93 “Cook’s Corner” column in “The (Louisville, KY) “The Courier-Journal.” Pg. C7. Requested by Louisvillean Carol Grady, who wrote: “I am addicted to the wonderful food available at Louisville’s Good Neighbor Foods Co-op Cafe, but I know I can’t ask you to obtain recipes for all of their creations. Let’s start with three of my favorites: hummus, Szechuan noodles and maple pumpkin pie.” Alice Colombo responded: “I have to agree with you – all are winners.” Posted by Cathy Harned.