BETTER THAN EVER LO MEIN




1/2 lbs. vermicelli or spaghetti
3 Tbsp. peanut oil
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
3 tbsp. Soy sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. cornstarch
½ tsp. ground ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 scallions, chopped, about ½ cup
½ cup diced red bell pepper


1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp. peanut oil, sesame seed, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic.

3. In a large skillet or wok, heat remaining peanut oil over medium-high heat and add scallions and red peeper; sauté 1 to 2 minutes, the add pasta to the skillet and stir fry.

4. Pour sauce mixture into skillet; toss well and cook until heated through and sauce has thickened slightly. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings.