Ingredients

  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 2 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
  • 2 (7-ounce) packages vermicelli
  • 5 ounces cooked ham, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons ground coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili oil (optional)

Directions

Cut green onions into 2-inch pieces; cut lenghtwise into thin strips. Set aside. Place chicken in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Bring just to boil; cover. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from broth, reserving broth for another use. Let chicken cool; cut into 1/2-inch strips. Set chicken strips aside. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water; drain well. Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Add reserved green onions, chicken strips, ham and walnuts, and toss gently. Combine vegetable oil, sesame seeds, and sesame oil, in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat until sesame seeds are lightly browned. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly. Add soy sauce, coriander, and chili oil if desired; stir well. Pour soy sauce mixture over pasta mixture and toss gently. Cover and chill.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Martha's Recipes
Submitted By: Joy Bowers
ebowers@matnet.com
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