Title: Cold Noodles with Pineapple
Categories: Side Thai Vegetarian
Yield: 6 Servings
| 10 | oz | Somen or hiyamugi noodles |
| 1/2 | | Fresh pineapple, chopped |
| SAUCE |
| 4 | tb | Soy sauce |
| 1 | c | Coconut cream, boiled & - cooled |
| | | Juice of 1 lime |
| 2 | tb | Sugar |
| 2 | tb | Garlic oil, see note |
| GARNISHES |
| 3 | | Green onions, chopped |
| 2 | ts | Red pepper flakes |
| 2 | tb | Cilantro leaves, chopped |
| 2 | tb | Ginger, chopped |
Boil the noodles for 2 or 3 minutes in water until *al dente*. Plunge into
cold water & then drain. Spread noodles on a large platter & sprinkle with
the chopped pineapple. Mix the SAUCE ingredients & pour over the noodles.
Sprinkle with the green onion, red pepper flakes, cilantro & ginger. Serve
NOTE: Substitute pineapple tidbits for fresh if you want. You wil need a
large can. Garlic oil can be made by frying chopped garlic in oil until
golden. Use, as a guideline, 1 part garlic to 4 parts oil. Do not strain
the garlic.