Asian Cucumbers and Pasta

Time

Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tbsp. molasses
8 oz. angel-hair pasta, uncooked
3 md. cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

Process garlic, ginger, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice and molasses in an electric blender until mixture is smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.

Cook pasta according to package direction; drain and return to pan. Add garlic mixture and toss gently. Spoon onto a serving platter; top with cucumbers, green onions and almonds.

Author's Comments

Great with teriyaki-grilled steaks, chicken or fish.

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1 Recipe Reviews

Myself

Myself reviewed Asian Cucumbers and Pasta on July 3, 2004

We have an abundance of cucumbers in our garden and I am looking for creative recipes. This recipe looks very interesting and I will give it a try.