directions
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1
Make vermicelli and cook until al dente
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Drain and transfer to a serving bowl to cool
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3
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil in a heavy 10- inch skillet over moderately high heat for 1 minute; add the red pepper and garlic and stir-fry just until limp, about 3 minutes
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4
Add the green onions and stir-fry 30 seconds longer
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5
Combine the vermicelli, red pepper-green onion mixture, crabmeat, and lettuce in a large bowl
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6
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining sesame oil and the soy sauce, vinegar, sherry, sugar, and cayenne pepper
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7
Pour over the pasta mixture, tossing gently to mix.
CRAB AND PASTA SALAD
ingredients
- 1 half load of pasta dough made into vermicelli
- 2 tablespoons Oriental sesame or peanut oil
- 1 red or green pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into matchstick strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, sliced thin
- 10 ounces fresh, thawed frozen, or canned crabmeat, washed thoroughly
- 1 head romaine lettuce torn into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon medium-dry sherry or white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper