Title: Southeast Asian Vegetables & Noodles
Categories: Oriental Vegetable Pasta
Yield: 4 Servings

4	oz	Uncooked vermicelli, broken into 2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1	c	Chicken broth
1	pk	(1-lb.) Green Giant American Mixtures Frozen Carrots, Green
		And Cauliflower OR Frozen Broccoli, Cauliflower, Sugar Snap
		And Red Peppers, thawed
1	ts	Minced garlic
1	ts	Grated gingerroot
1	ts	Finely chopped seeded jalapeno chile or 1/4 teaspoon crushed
		Red pepper flakes
2	tb	Dry sherry or apple juice
1/4	ts	Salt
2	ts	Sesame oil
GARNISH
1/2	c	Diagonally sliced green onions
1/4	c	Dry roasted unsalted peanuts

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine vermicelli and broth; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking.

Add vegetables, garlic, gingerroot, chile and sherry; mix well. Cover; microwave on HIGH for 7 to 9 minutes or until vermicelli is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add salt and oil; mix well. Sprinkle with onions and peanuts.

CONVENTIONAL DIRECTIONS: In large skillet, combine vermicelli and 1 1/4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add vegetables, garlic, gingerroot, chile, sherry, salt and oil; stir to combine. Increase heat to medium; cover and cook an additional 7 to 9 minutes or until vermicelli is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with onions and peanuts. From: jewel1@ix.Netcom.Com (Julie Berthdate: 97-01-07 02:50:15 Est By on

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