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Sesame Noodles with Prosciutto

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Grace Young updates this staple of American Chinese restaurants by topping the spicy noodles with slivers of prosciutto.

  1. 3/4 pound dried chow mein noodles or thin spaghetti
  2. 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
  3. 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  4. 1 large garlic clove, minced
  5. 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter, preferably natural
  6. 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  7. 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  8. 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
  9. 2 teaspoons sugar
  10. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  11. 1/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  12. Salt
  13. 1 1/2 ounces prosciutto, sliced 1/8 inch thick, cut into matchsticks
  14. 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  15. 1 Kirby cucumber—peeled, seeded and cut into matchsticks
  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the chow mein noodles until al dente, about 8 to 9 minutes. Drain the noodles, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Return the chow mein noodles to the pot and toss with the sesame oil.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the peanut oil until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring just until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, sugar and crushed red pepper and stir to form a paste. Add the stock and stir until smooth; season with salt.
  3. Pour the peanut sauce over the noodles. Add the prosciutto and scallion and toss until the noodles are coated. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water and toss until the sauce is creamy, adding more water as needed. Transfer the noodles to bowls, garnish with the cucumber and serve.

Suggested Pairing

Velvety, fruity red, such as a Zinfandel.



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