Firecracker Noodles

• 12 oz. fresh chow mein noodles or 6 cups cooked spaghetti
• 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 2 T. medium sherry
• 2 T. finely grated gingerroot
• 1 T. sambal olek or chili-garlic sauce
• 1 T. each light soy sauce and lime juice
• 1 tsp. granulated sugar
• 1 each cubanelle and red bell and banana peppers
• Half red onion, quartered and thinly sliced

Boil the noodles for 2 minutes or until al dente. Drain them well and fluff with a fork. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir the broth, sesame oil, sherry, gingerroot, sambal olek, soy sauce, lime juice and sugar.

Add the peppers, onion and noodles. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.

• Yields: 8 servings
• Preparation Time: 30 minutes