Recipe: Sesame Noodles With Roast Pork

SESAME NOODLES WITH ROAST PORK

6 ounces vermicelli or thin spaghetti, uncooked
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil, divided use
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 pound cooked pork roast, cut into thin strips
1/2 pound fresh spinach
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Place pasta in a large bowl.

Combine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil, vegetable oil, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, gingerroot, and garlic in a small bowl; stir well. Pour half of dressing over pasta, tossing to combine.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; saute 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Add pork to pasta mixture, tossing gently to combine.

Remove stems from spinach; wash leaves thoroughly. Cut spinach into thin strips. Cook in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or just until spinach wilts. Add spinach to noodle mixture.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds, and pour remaining dressing over pasta; toss gently to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Servings: 4
Source: The Southern Living Complete Do Ahead Cookbook