Monday, April 19, 2010

Shiitake-Leek Noodles

Ingredients

1 lb linguine
1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
3/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 large or 3 small leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced into matchsticks
1/2 inch piece of ginger, grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup edamame, defrosted
1/2 cup sake or dry sherry
3 T black sesame seeds, toasted
1 T toasted sesame oil

Directions

Cook pasta and reserve 1 cup pasta water.

In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the shiitakes and cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Add the leeks for 2 minutes, then stir in ginger and garlic for 1 minute. Stir in the edamame to heat through. Stir in the sake, season with salt and pepper.

Add in the pasta and pasta water, then the sesame seeds and oil. Turn off the heat and toss for 1 full minute.

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