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CHINESE ZODIAC RECIPES
PRESENTED BY MAGGI� TASTE OF ASIATM
AND YING CHANG COMPESTINE
Zodiac Sign: Pig
People born in the sign of the Pig have a relaxed attitude that
brings equilibrium to daily challenges, which results in a long
content life. With shrimp to recall the water element of the Pig
sign and long noodles to emphasize their long life expectancy, this
recipe is sure to have everyone slurping in the New Year. Noodles
are an integral part of Chinese New Year celebrations and represent
a wish for a long and happy life.
LONGEVITY NOODLES WITH SHRIMP AND SWEET CHILI SAUCE
(Makes 4 servings)
8 ounces fresh or dry rice noodles or fettuccine,
follow package directions & rinse with cold water
1 tablespoon MAGGI� Seasoning Sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled gingerroot
12 ounces raw shrimp, large, peeled, deveined
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon toasted black or white sesame seeds
or toasted nuts
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
2 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally
1 tablespoon MAGGI� Cooking Soy Sauce
COMBINE Maggi Seasoning Sauce, lemon juice and ginger in medium
bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for about 30
minutes.
HEAT canola oil in large nonstick wok or skillet over medium-high
heat. Add sesame seeds; cook, stirring constantly, for about 30
seconds or until seeds are toasted and fragrant. Remove shrimp from
marinade and add to wok; discard marinade. Cook, stirring
constantly, until shrimp is opaque, about 1 minute.
ADD red and yellow bell peppers; cook for 1 minute. Stir in noodles,
green onions and Maggi Cooking Soy Sauce. Cook, stirring constantly,
for 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through. Transfer to serving
dish. Serve hot or cold.
Editor�s Note: For the complete set of 12 Chinese Zodiac recipes,
more information about MAGGI� TASTE OF ASIATM products, or to
schedule an interview with Ying Chang Compestine, please contact
Judy Bakshi at (206) 270-4713 or
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