A Chinese noodle dish for my good friend Ruby.

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Spicy Peanuts:

1 cup raw peanuts or cashews

1/2 tsp peanut oil

1/4 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp salt

Toss and roast in a 325 degree oven for about 12 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.

Dressing:

Zest of one orange (slice thin into small strips and set aside for later)

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

3 TBS rice vinegar

5 TBS soy sauce

3 TBS sherry vinegar

1/2 cup sesame oil

1/4 tsp salt

1 jalapeno pepper, remove seeds and stem

Blend everything except orange zest.

Salad:

1/2 cup spicy peanuts

2 inches ginger root

1 medium carrot, cut matchsticks

2 ounces snow peas, cut into matchsticks

16 oz. Chinese noodles (Thin mein)

2 green onions, sliced thin diagonal

1/2 cup daikon, cut into matchsticks

3 TBS cilantro

1 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions: Slice ginger into fine threads. Place carrots, snow peas in boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove and rinse in cold water. Cook noodles until almost done. Rinse and drain in a colander, then place in a large bowl. Toss everything and garnish with the peanuts.