MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: SOUTHEAST ASIAN VEGETABLES & NOODLES Categories: Oriental, Vegetables, Pasta Yield: 4 Servings 4 oz Uncooked vermicelli, broken -into 2-inch pieces (1 cup) 1 c Chicken broth 1 pk (1-lb.) Green Giant American -Mixtures Frozen Carrots, -Green Beans And Cauliflower OR Frozen -Broccoli, Cauliflower, -Sugar Snap Peas And Red Peppers, thawed 1 ts Minced garlic 1 ts Grated gingerroot 1 ts Finely chopped seeded -jalapeno chile or 1/4 -teaspoon crushed Red pepper flakes 2 tb Dry sherry or apple juice 1/4 ts Salt 2 ts Sesame oil MMMMM--------------------------GARNISH------------------------------- 1/2 c Diagonally sliced green -onions 1/4 c Dry roasted unsalted peanuts MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine vermicelli and broth; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking. Add vegetables, garlic, gingerroot, chile and sherry; mix well. Cover; microwave on HIGH for 7 to 9 minutes or until vermicelli is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add salt and oil; mix well. Sprinkle with onions and peanuts. CONVENTIONAL DIRECTIONS: In large skillet, combine vermicelli and 1 1/4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vegetables, garlic, gingerroot, chile, sherry, salt and oil; stir to combine. Increase heat to medium; cover and cook an additional 7 to 9 minutes or until vermicelli is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with onions and peanuts. From: jewel1@ix.Netcom.Com (Julie Berthdate: 97-01-07 02:50:15 Est MMMMM