
Who knew that a magazine titled "Cook's Country" would have some pretty tasty recipes with an Asian influence?! We love Thai food, so this recipe caught my eye, as I was looking for the lemon pudding cake recipe I made a couple of weeks ago.
I am still eating from what's in my pantry and refrigerator, so I was pleased that I had every ingredient on hand! I had asparagus that really needed to be cooked, so "Asian" was tonight's dinner.

I keep oyster sauce, fish sauce and chili garlic sauce, on hand, because I enjoy making meals with an Asian infuence. By the way-- do not be afraid of oyster or fish sauce! Please! I hate oysters. Truth be told, I've read that what I buy is oyster-flavored sauce. I like the thickness it gives to sauce, and it has a very subtle flavor. Fish sauce stinks, okay? Somehow, it doesn't both me because it also gives a subtle (in my opinion) flavor to Thai and Asian dishes.

Here's a tip when I make pasta-- I place a measuring cup into my colander. That reminds me to reserve pasta water. With this recipe, the pasta water helps to blend the sauce (which I didn't photograph, silly me).



If I had some fresh cilantro, that would have made a pretty garnish. Pretend there is some on this plate, okay?
The sauce has a little "bite" to it from the fresh ginger and chili garlic sauce. My husband loves heat. Me? I'm a little whimpy, but I could handle it.
The next time I make this dish-- and I will-- I'll definitely try making this with shrimp and rice noodles. The sauce is a winner!
9 comments:
What a completely delicious looking dish!! I love quick-fix meals. And I adore asparagus. I love how you fit it into this dish. Fabulous!
Well, Deb, looks like I'm gonna need to learn a new way to stock my pantry cuz you have some awesome looking dishes :) I did the Onion Straws tonight and ......OMG!
So glad that you enjoyed the onion straws! Pioneer Woman has great recipes!
I really like using peanut butter in savoury dishes like this!
LOVE this dish!! Perfect combo of veggies, poultry, and pasta, all in ones are my favorite. Sounds delciious, Debbie!
I cannot wait to try this, I get Cooks Country Magazine and I adore it too!
Oh this looks and sound delicious. I love peanut butter sauces.
This looks really delicious and easy. Like you, I keep most of these ingredients on hand.
Deb,
Looks amazing. I love this sesame noodle salad, and have yet to find the perfect recipe.
I will try this one next!
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