spicy orange noodles

Monday's are my busy days. I always struggle with getting up in time for work after being able to sleep in on the weekends and then having to go to my second job in the evening. To add more crazy to the day, I rush home to make something to eat for dinner before heading out. Monday's are for quick meals, and this dish is certainly quick, tasty, versatile and filling!

Below is the basic recipe, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand. It would be delicious with shrimp or maybe some pork or chicken. Don't like the flavor of orange? You can omit it and use water or broth instead.

SPICY ORANGE NOODLES

 
 
INGREDIENTS
3 TBSP pulp-free orange juice
1/4 TSP wasabi powder(or you can use horseradish or Worcestershire sauce)
1 HEAPING TBSP tahini
1 TSP miso(doesn't matter what kind)
3 TBSP hot water 
1/4 TSP ginger powder
sprinkle paprika
pinch of cayenne pepper
Sprinkle of salt
1 package rice vermicelli(also called rice sticks or rice noodles)
mixed frozen veggies of your choice
Pot of water to cook vermicelli 


1. Boil a pot of water and add a sprinkle of salt(not much).
2. Place miso in a small glass bowl and add 3 tbsp of the boiling water to the bowl. Mix the miso into the hot water and set aside.
3. Add the whole package of rice vermicelli to the pot of boiling water and carefully push it down so that it is fully submerged.
4. Add frozen veggies.
5. Cook the vermicelli until it is not longer crunchy on medium high heat, which should take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Do not leave alone, because it cooks very quickly. Strain the vermicelli and set aside.
6. Use the same pot you cooked the vermicelli in, and add your miso and all remaining ingredients. Cook on low heat until the miso is smooth and ingredients are well mixed. Turn off heat and add vermicelli and veggies. Stir well, being sure to scoop the sauce from the bottom of the pan so that it coats the vermicelli well.

This delicious dish has a slightly sticky texture and is sure to hit the spot. Best of all, it can all be done in one pot, which means a quick clean-up!