Thai Pasta Salad

SUEDE KHA !!! Thailand, the land of smiles, is also famous for it's unique flavoured, aromatic, mouth-watering cuisine. No doubt, it's a best foodie destination. Some of my favorites are Som Tam (Spicy Green Papaya Salad), Yam Pla Dook Foo (Fried Catfish with Green Mango Salad), Pad Thai (Thai Style Fried Noodles), Khao Soi ( Creamy Coconut Curry Noodle Soup), Chicken with Cashew uts, Thai Fish, Mango with Sticky Rice etc.

Though Royal Thai cuisine is far wonderful but Thai street food is also highly tasteful and worth trying. Thai food is full of flavours and variety that is why one who once visit Thailand, come again and again and never returned without tasting Thai dishes.

Here, I am gonna share with you a recipe of "Thai Pasta Salad with Peanut-Lime Dressing" which is easy to make but tastes great.

INGREDIENTS :

1 pkg (375 g) Tri-Colour Penne Pasta
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chopped cucumber
1 cup (250 mL) bean sprouts
1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced red pepper
2 green onions, sliced
2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh cilantro leaves
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped roasted peanuts
lime wedges
Peanut-Lime Dressing:

1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil
3 tbsp (45 mL) natural peanut butter
3 tbsp (45 mL) soy sauce
3 tbsp (45 mL) lime juice
2 tsp (10 mL) sesame oil
1 tsp (5 mL) minced fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
INSTRUCTIONS :

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; transfer to large bowl. Add cucumber, chicken, bean sprouts and red pepper; toss well with pasta.
Peanut-Lime Dressing: Whisk together vegetable oil,peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, ginger,garlic andsalt.
Drizzle dressing over pasta salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with green onions,cilantro and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.
SUD SANAEHA !!!